ZIP Code 48225
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Harper Woods · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 14,554
- Median income
- $61,750
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 6.9 sq mi
2,108/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48225 in Harper Woods, Michigan has a population of 14,554. The median household income is $61,750, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $153,800, 45% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 14,554 residents, producing a population density of 2,108 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 48225 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48225 sits at $61,750 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,968. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $153,800 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,368 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48225 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 48225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48225.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance 16
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 48225, Harper Woods, 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
14,554
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
2,108
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48225?
36.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
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?
$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
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?
6,294
Total Housing Units
5,902
Occupied Units
392
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48225 vs 48224 →
| 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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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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