ZIP Code 48192
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Wyandotte · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 25,883
- Median income
- $71,987
- Median home value
- $166,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 13.6 sq mi
1,899/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48192 in Wyandotte, Michigan has a population of 25,883. The median household income is $71,987, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $166,900, 40% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48192 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.6 square miles in Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 25,883 residents, producing a population density of 1,899 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 48192 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48192 sits at $71,987 (2% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,750. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $166,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48192 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48192 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 48192
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48192.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 48192, Wyandotte, 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
25,883
Population
13.6
Area (sq mi)
1,899
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48192?
39.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$71,987
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$38,750
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
11,471
Total Housing Units
10,737
Occupied Units
734
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state
$972
Median Rent
1951
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
157
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+57%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48192 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 109 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 124 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 133 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 147 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 157 |
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 537 business establishments in ZIP 48192, employing approximately 9,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $627,465,000.
537
Businesses
9,646
Employees
$627.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 63 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
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 48192 vs 48195 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 30,047 | 2.3 mi |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,098 | 2.6 mi |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 9,556 | 3.1 mi |
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 8,210 | 4.8 mi |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 10,371 | 5.2 mi |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 15,623 | 3.4 mi |
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 10,727 | 5.0 mi |
| 48218 | River Rouge, MI | 7,903 | 4.8 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 4.4 mi |
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 6.8 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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