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Grosse Pointe, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48236

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

30,607
1,582/sq mi
$128,242
Median income
$369,900
Median home value
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
1,582
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan, with 30,607 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 1,582 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48236 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,242 (75% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $71,254. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $369,900 for a typical home value (68% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,624 a month; 91.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48236, 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 48236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grosse Pointe, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48236.

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 48236, 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

30,607

Population

19.3

Area (sq mi)

1,582

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48236?

44.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 10.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$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

How ZIP 48236 ranks nationally

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

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

$128,242 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.1%

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

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$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

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ZIP 48236 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 48236 ranks #5 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 48236 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 48236 ranks #2 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48236 in? ▼
ZIP code 48236 (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 48236? ▼
ZIP code 48236 in Grosse Pointe, MI has a population of 30,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48236 is $128,242, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48236 is $369,900, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48236 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48236? ▼
ZIP code 48236 has 832 business establishments employing approximately 12,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48236 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Professional, scientific, and technical services (137), Retail trade (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48236 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 40%. 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 48236? ▼
In ZIP code 48236, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 48236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48236 is 24.3 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 48236? ▼
In ZIP code 48236, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48236 is 5.6% 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.