ZIP Code 48236
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Grosse Pointe · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 30,607
- Median income
- $128,242
- Median home value
- $369,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.1%
- Land area
- 19.3 sq mi
1,582/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
Detroit
ZIP code 48236 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan has a population of 30,607. The median household income is $128,242, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $369,900, 33% above the US average. 66.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.3 square miles in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 30,607 residents, producing a population density of 1,582 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 48236 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48236 sits at $128,242 (75% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $71,254. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $369,900 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $1,624 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48236 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 48236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48236.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 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 48236, 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
30,607
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
1,582
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48236?
44.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
7.0%
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?
$128,242
Median Household Income
+75% vs state
$71,254
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 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?
13,024
Total Housing Units
12,585
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,900
Median Home Value
+68% vs state
$1,624
Median Rent
1952
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
140
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+40%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48236 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +40% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 108 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 117 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 129 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 133 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 140 |
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 832 business establishments in ZIP 48236, employing approximately 12,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $766,757,000.
832
Businesses
12,252
Employees
$766.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 167 | 20.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 137 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.0% |
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 48236 vs 48080 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48080 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 22,494 | 2.7 mi |
| 48225 | Harper Woods, MI | 14,554 | 1.9 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 2.5 mi |
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 16,976 | 3.2 mi |
| 48081 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 20,635 | 4.8 mi |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 32,353 | 3.8 mi |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 44,045 | 4.3 mi |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 13,565 | 4.5 mi |
| 48082 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 16,549 | 7.1 mi |
| 48066 | Roseville, MI | 47,388 | 6.0 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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