PlainZIP

Ecorse, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48229

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

9,556
1,318/sq mi
$40,264
Median income
$65,400
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ecorse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,318
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48229 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ecorse, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 9,556 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 1,318 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48229 reports a modest median household income of $40,264 (45% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,271. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $65,400 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48229 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 48229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ecorse, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48229.

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 48229, Ecorse, 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

9,556

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

1,318

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48229?

34.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 27.5%
African American 48.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$40,264

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$21,271

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48229 ranks nationally

Ecorse, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,264 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,118

Total Housing Units

3,611

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$65,400

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1954

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

-11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

150

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+50%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48229 have decreased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +50% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 -18.8% 66
2017 – 94
2018 -11.0% 84
2021 – 112
2024 – 150

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 48229, employing approximately 1,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,622,000.

67

Businesses

1,611

Employees

$113.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 29.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 17.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.0%
Manufacturing 5 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.5%

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 48229 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 48229 ranks #8 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 48229 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 48229 ranks #null 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
48218 River Rouge, MI 7,903 1.7 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 2.0 mi
48146 Lincoln Park, MI 38,098 2.0 mi
48192 Wyandotte, MI 25,883 3.1 mi
48122 Melvindale, MI 10,727 2.7 mi
48101 Allen Park, MI 28,200 3.5 mi
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 4.0 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 4.2 mi
48210 Detroit, MI 31,017 5.9 mi
48195 Southgate, MI 30,047 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Ecorse, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48229 in? ▼
ZIP code 48229 (Ecorse) 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 48229? ▼
ZIP code 48229 in Ecorse, MI has a population of 9,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48229 is $40,264, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48229 is $65,400, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48229 is African American at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48229? ▼
ZIP code 48229 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48229 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (12), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48229 decreased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 50%. 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 48229? ▼
In ZIP code 48229, 43.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48229? ▼
In ZIP code 48229, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48229 is 29.4% 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.