ZIP Code 48230
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Grosse Pointe · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,976
- Median income
- $137,310
- Median home value
- $466,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.5%
- Land area
- 8.4 sq mi
2,030/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Toronto
ZIP code 48230 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan has a population of 16,976. The median household income is $137,310, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $466,100, 68% above the US average. 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.4 square miles in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,976 residents, producing a population density of 2,030 people per square mile, and falls within the Toronto time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48230 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48230 sits at $137,310 (87% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $78,307. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $466,100 (112% above the state average) with median rent at $1,479 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48230 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 48230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48230.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Construction 31
Construction
31 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 48230, Grosse Pointe, 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
16,976
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
2,030
People / sq mi
Toronto
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48230?
42.4
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
8.2%
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?
$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
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?
7,397
Total Housing Units
6,907
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48230 vs 48215 →
| 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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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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