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 High-density area
- $107,827
- Median income Above-median income area
- $310,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48164 (New Boston, MI) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.7 in 2023 to 154.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,726. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $310,100 (41% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,712.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48164 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48164?
48.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$47,726
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48164 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
New Boston, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,827 Top 8% higher than 92% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,603housing units
3,603
Total Housing Units
3,527
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,100
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48164 vs 48117 →
ZIP 48164 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
63,131 residents
- 48111
Belleville (48111)
42,313 residents
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
31,515 residents
- 48134 21,408
Flat Rock (48134)
21,408 residents
- 48184 17,643
Wayne (48184)
17,643 residents
- 48166 11,569
Newport (48166)
11,569 residents
- 48117 10,124
Carleton (48117)
10,124 residents
- 48164 9,175
New Boston (48164)
9,175 residents
- 48179 3,274
South Rockwood (48179)
3,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48164 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48164 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48164
New Boston (48164)
$107,827 median income
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
$92,076 median income
- 48117
Carleton (48117)
$78,942 median income
- 48179
South Rockwood (48179)
$77,095 median income
- 48111
Belleville (48111)
$76,595 median income
- 48166
Newport (48166)
$69,592 median income
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
$67,056 median income
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
$61,081 median income
- 48184
Wayne (48184)
$59,171 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48164, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,175 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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