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New Boston, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48164

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

9,175
121/sq mi
$107,827
Median income
$310,100
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Boston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48164 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48164 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Boston, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 9,175 residents across 76.1 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48164 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,827 (47% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,726. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $310,100 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,712 a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48164 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 48164

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Boston, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48164.

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 48164, New Boston, 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

9,175

Population

76.1

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48164?

48.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$107,827

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$47,726

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48164 ranks nationally

New Boston, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,827 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,603

Total Housing Units

3,527

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$310,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,712

Median Rent

1992

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

154

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+54%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48164 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 116
2021 +8.6% 126
2022 +13.4% 143
2023 +5.7% 151
2024 +2.2% 154

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 143 business establishments in ZIP 48164, employing approximately 3,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,706,000.

143

Businesses

3,979

Employees

$245.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 21 14.7%
Construction 20 14.0%
Retail trade 15 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.8%
Manufacturing 12 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.0%
Wholesale trade 7 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%

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 48164 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 48164 ranks #8 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 48164 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 48164 ranks the highest 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
48117 Carleton, MI 10,124 5.4 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 5.2 mi
48174 Romulus, MI 31,515 5.9 mi
48242 Detroit, MI 0 6.2 mi
48111 Belleville, MI 42,313 6.1 mi
48184 Wayne, MI 17,643 10.2 mi
48180 Taylor, MI 63,131 9.3 mi
48179 South Rockwood, MI 3,274 9.5 mi
48166 Newport, MI 11,569 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County New Boston, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48164 in? ▼
ZIP code 48164 (New Boston) 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 48164? ▼
ZIP code 48164 in New Boston, MI has a population of 9,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48164? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48164 is $107,827, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48164? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48164 is $310,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48164? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48164 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48164? ▼
ZIP code 48164 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 3,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48164? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48164 are: Transportation and warehousing (21), Construction (20), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48164? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48164 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 48164? ▼
In ZIP code 48164, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 48164? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48164 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48164? ▼
In ZIP code 48164, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48164? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48164 is 9.4% 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.