PlainZIP

Lincoln Park, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48146

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,098
2,512/sq mi
$58,616
Median income
$131,000
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln Park pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,512
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln Park, Wayne County, Michigan, with 38,098 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 2,512 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48146 reports a modest median household income of $58,616 (20% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,788. Poverty here runs at 21.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $131,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48146 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln Park, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48146.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48146, Lincoln Park, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

38,098

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

2,512

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48146?

35.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 10.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,616

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,788

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48146 ranks nationally

Lincoln Park, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,616 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,434

Total Housing Units

14,767

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$131,000

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48146 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.2% 107
2021 +15.3% 123
2022 +10.6% 136
2023 +11.4% 152
2024 +5.8% 160

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 551 business establishments in ZIP 48146, employing approximately 4,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,606,000.

551

Businesses

4,613

Employees

$181.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 20.5%
Other services (except public administration) 81 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 79 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 55 10.0%
Construction 48 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 41 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.6%
Wholesale trade 15 2.7%
Manufacturing 13 2.4%
Finance and insurance 13 2.4%
Information 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48146 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48146 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48122 Melvindale, MI 10,727 2.6 mi
48229 Ecorse, MI 9,556 2.0 mi
48101 Allen Park, MI 28,200 1.9 mi
48192 Wyandotte, MI 25,883 2.6 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 2.8 mi
48195 Southgate, MI 30,047 3.0 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 4.4 mi
48218 River Rouge, MI 7,903 3.4 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 5.7 mi
48193 Riverview, MI 15,623 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

Wayne County Lincoln Park, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48146 in? ▼
ZIP code 48146 (Lincoln Park) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48146? ▼
ZIP code 48146 in Lincoln Park, MI has a population of 38,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48146 is $58,616, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48146 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48146 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48146? ▼
ZIP code 48146 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 4,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48146 are: Retail trade (113), Other services (except public administration) (81), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48146 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48146? ▼
In ZIP code 48146, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48146? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48146 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48146? ▼
In ZIP code 48146, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48146 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.