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 High-density area
- $61,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harper Woods pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48225 (Harper Woods, MI) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 125.8 in 2023 to 127.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,968. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,800 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,368; owner occupancy is 66.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48225 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$29,968
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48225 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Harper Woods, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,294housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
47,388 residents
- 48224
Detroit (48224)
44,439 residents
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
30,607 residents
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
22,494 residents
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
20,635 residents
- 48230 16,976
Grosse Pointe (48230)
16,976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48225 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48230
Grosse Pointe (48230)
$137,310 median income
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
$128,242 median income
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
$82,009 median income
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
$66,986 median income
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
$62,325 median income
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
$62,182 median income
- 48225
Harper Woods (48225)
$61,750 median income
- 48089 $52,366
Warren (48089)
$52,366 median income
- 48224 $44,856
Detroit (48224)
$44,856 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48225, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,554 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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