Trenton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48183
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,182
- 898/sq mi High-density area
- $83,508
- Median income Above-median income area
- $222,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 898
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48183 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 48183 (Trenton, MI) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.4 in 2023 to 161.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48183 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan, with 43,182 residents across 48.1 square miles, a density of 898 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48183 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,508 (14% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,624. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,500 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,097; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48183 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 48183
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48183.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 49
Transportation and warehousing
49 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 48183, Trenton, 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
43,182
Population
48.1
Area (sq mi)
898
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48183?
44.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
5.5%
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?
$83,508
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$40,624
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48183 ranks nationally
Trenton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,508 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US 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
18,006housing units
18,006
Total Housing Units
17,263
Occupied Units
743
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,097
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48183 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 116 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 128 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 143 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 152 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 161 |
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 799 business establishments in ZIP 48183, employing approximately 16,933 people with a combined annual payroll of $781,898,000.
799
Businesses
16,933
Employees
$781.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 128 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 47 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 48183 vs 48193 →
ZIP 48183 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
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
43,182 residents
- 48146
Lincoln Park (48146)
38,098 residents
- 48195
Southgate (48195)
30,047 residents
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
28,200 residents
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
25,883 residents
- 48134 21,408
Flat Rock (48134)
21,408 residents
- 48193 15,623
Riverview (48193)
15,623 residents
- 48173 12,700
Rockwood (48173)
12,700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48183 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48183 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48138
Grosse Ile (48138)
$126,582 median income
- 48173
Rockwood (48173)
$94,094 median income
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
$92,076 median income
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
$83,508 median income
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
$81,655 median income
- 48179
South Rockwood (48179)
$77,095 median income
- 48193
Riverview (48193)
$74,566 median income
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
$71,987 median income
- 48195
Southgate (48195)
$66,118 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48183 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 15,623 | 2.7 mi |
| 48173 | Rockwood, MI | 12,700 | 4.2 mi |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 10,371 | 3.3 mi |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 30,047 | 4.8 mi |
| 48134 | Flat Rock, MI | 21,408 | 4.3 mi |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 25,883 | 5.8 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 8.6 mi |
| 48179 | South Rockwood, MI | 3,274 | 7.1 mi |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 63,131 | 6.7 mi |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,098 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48183, 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 (43,182 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 48183 in?
ZIP code 48183 (Trenton) 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 48183?
ZIP code 48183 in Trenton, MI has a population of 43,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48183?
The median household income in ZIP 48183 is $83,508, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48183?
The median home value in ZIP 48183 is $222,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48183?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48183 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48183?
ZIP code 48183 has 799 business establishments employing approximately 16,933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48183?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48183 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (128), Accommodation and food services (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48183?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48183 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 48183?
In ZIP code 48183, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 48183?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48183 is 24.5 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 48183?
In ZIP code 48183, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48183?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48183 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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