PlainZIP

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
$83,508
Median income
$222,500
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,624. Local economic indicators show a 9.7% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $222,500 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,097 a month; 76.2% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48183 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48183

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48183.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48183?

44.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,006

Total Housing Units

17,263

Occupied Units

743

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$222,500

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48183 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 48183 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 48183 ranks #4 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
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

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 Trenton, MI Michigan

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.

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