ZIP Code 48203
standardSource:
Highland Park · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 28,409
- Median income
- $38,404
- Median home value
- $76,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.7%
- Land area
- 20.8 sq mi
1,369/sq mi
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 73% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48203 in Highland Park, Michigan has a population of 28,409. The median household income is $38,404, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $76,200, 73% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.8 square miles in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 28,409 residents, producing a population density of 1,369 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 48203 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48203 sits at $38,404 (48% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,294. The poverty rate stands at 38.2% and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is $76,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $801 per month, and 51.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, 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 48203 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 48203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 46
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 37
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Manufacturing 19
Manufacturing
19 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 48203, Highland Park, 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
28,409
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
1,369
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48203?
39.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$38,404
Median Household Income
-48% vs state
$27,294
Per Capita Income
38.2%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 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?
13,468
Total Housing Units
8,534
Occupied Units
4,934
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,200
Median Home Value
-65% vs state
$801
Median Rent
1944
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
141
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+41%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48203 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +41% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 128 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 137 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 152 |
| 2023 | -7.5% | 140 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 141 |
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 375 business establishments in ZIP 48203, employing approximately 10,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $636,290,000.
375
Businesses
10,913
Employees
$636.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 32.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
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 48203 vs 48030 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 16,422 | 2.8 mi |
| 48221 | Detroit, MI | 38,727 | 2.4 mi |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 21,954 | 3.2 mi |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 39,038 | 2.5 mi |
| 48238 | Detroit, MI | 31,743 | 2.7 mi |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 22,319 | 3.0 mi |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 16,603 | 3.5 mi |
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 36,140 | 3.3 mi |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 10,234 | 5.1 mi |
| 48071 | Madison Heights, MI | 29,694 | 5.9 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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