PlainZIP

Grosse Pointe, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48230

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

16,976
2,030/sq mi
$137,310
Median income
$466,100
Median home value
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grosse Pointe pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
2,030
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 16,976 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 2,030 people per square mile, in the Toronto time zone.

ZIP 48230 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,310 (87% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $78,307. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $466,100 (112% above the state average), median rent at $1,479 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48230, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grosse Pointe, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48230.

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 48230, Grosse Pointe, 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

16,976

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

2,030

People / sq mi

Toronto

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48230?

42.4

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$137,310

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$78,307

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48230 ranks nationally

Grosse Pointe, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,310 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,397

Total Housing Units

6,907

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$466,100

Median Home Value

+112% vs state

$1,479

Median Rent

1938

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

149

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+49%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48230 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +49% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 115
2021 +7.9% 124
2022 +8.2% 134
2023 +7.5% 144
2024 +3.3% 149

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 406 business establishments in ZIP 48230, employing approximately 5,151 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,165,000.

406

Businesses

5,151

Employees

$219.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 67 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 48 11.8%
Retail trade 42 10.3%
Construction 31 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.4%
Finance and insurance 29 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.7%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.7%
Information 4 1.0%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 48230 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 48230 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 48230 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 48230 ranks the highest 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
48215 Detroit, MI 13,565 1.7 mi
48224 Detroit, MI 44,439 2.1 mi
48225 Harper Woods, MI 14,554 3.9 mi
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI 30,607 3.2 mi
48214 Detroit, MI 22,759 3.5 mi
48213 Detroit, MI 27,712 3.8 mi
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI 22,494 5.7 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 5.8 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 4.5 mi
48211 Detroit, MI 7,082 6.3 mi

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Pop: 63,131
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Pop: 47,618
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Pop: 47,465
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Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Grosse Pointe, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48230 in? ▼
ZIP code 48230 (Grosse Pointe) 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 48230? ▼
ZIP code 48230 in Grosse Pointe, MI has a population of 16,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48230 is $137,310, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48230 is $466,100, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48230 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48230? ▼
ZIP code 48230 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 5,151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48230 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Health care and social assistance (67), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48230 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 49%. 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 48230? ▼
In ZIP code 48230, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.5% 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 48230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48230 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48230? ▼
In ZIP code 48230, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48230 is 4.4% 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.