ZIP Code 48183
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Trenton · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 43,182
- Median income
- $83,508
- Median home value
- $222,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 48.1 sq mi
898/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48183 in Trenton, Michigan has a population of 43,182. The median household income is $83,508, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $222,500, 20% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48183 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.1 square miles in Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 43,182 residents, producing a population density of 898 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48183 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48183 sits at $83,508 (14% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,624. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $222,500 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48183 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48183 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48183
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,624
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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