PlainZIP

Harper Woods, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48225

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,554
2,108/sq mi
$61,750
Median income
$153,800
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harper Woods pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,108
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 14,554 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 2,108 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48225 reports a modest median household income of $61,750 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,968. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. Housing costs here run $153,800 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,368 a month; 66.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 26 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 48225 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 48225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harper Woods, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48225.

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 48225, Harper Woods, 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

14,554

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

2,108

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48225?

36.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 63.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$61,750

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$29,968

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48225 ranks nationally

Harper Woods, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,750 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,294

Total Housing Units

5,902

Occupied Units

392

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$153,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,368

Median Rent

1955

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

127

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+27%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48225 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +27% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 94
2021 +13.8% 107
2022 +7.0% 114
2023 +10.3% 126
2024 +1.1% 127

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 197 business establishments in ZIP 48225, employing approximately 2,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,040,000.

197

Businesses

2,277

Employees

$94.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 23.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 16.2%
Finance and insurance 16 8.1%
Construction 15 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.0%
Educational services 4 2.0%
Information 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48225 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 48225 ranks #0 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 48225 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 48225 ranks #7 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
48224 Detroit, MI 44,439 2.0 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 2.0 mi
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI 30,607 1.9 mi
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI 22,494 2.3 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 2.7 mi
48230 Grosse Pointe, MI 16,976 3.9 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 4.7 mi
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI 20,635 4.2 mi
48215 Detroit, MI 13,565 4.6 mi
48089 Warren, MI 31,978 4.0 mi

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Pop: 63,131
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Pop: 52,130
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Pop: 49,148
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Pop: 47,618
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Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
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Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Harper Woods, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48225 in? ▼
ZIP code 48225 (Harper Woods) 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 48225? ▼
ZIP code 48225 in Harper Woods, MI has a population of 14,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48225? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48225 is $61,750, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48225? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48225 is $153,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48225? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48225 is African American at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48225? ▼
ZIP code 48225 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 2,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48225? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48225 are: Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (32), Finance and insurance (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48225? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48225 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 27%. 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 48225? ▼
In ZIP code 48225, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 48225? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48225 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48225? ▼
In ZIP code 48225, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48225? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48225 is 19.1% 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.