Redford, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48239
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,524
- 1,410/sq mi High-density area
- $71,151
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,410
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48239 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48239 (Redford, MI) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 137.8 in 2023 to 151.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, with 35,524 residents across 25.2 square miles, a density of 1,410 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,151 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,125. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,800 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,348; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48239 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redford, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48239.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48239, Redford, 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
35,524
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
1,410
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48239?
37.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$71,151
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,125
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48239 ranks nationally
Redford, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,151 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,736housing units
14,736
Total Housing Units
14,132
Occupied Units
604
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,348
Median Rent
1955
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
151
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+51%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48239 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 101 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 116 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 130 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 138 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 151 |
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 580 business establishments in ZIP 48239, employing approximately 9,806 people with a combined annual payroll of $681,748,000.
580
Businesses
9,806
Employees
$681.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 51 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 2.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 48239 vs 48127 →
ZIP 48239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48228
Detroit (48228)
52,130 residents
- 48219
Detroit (48219)
46,931 residents
- 48227
Detroit (48227)
45,380 residents
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
36,501 residents
- 48239
Redford (48239)
35,524 residents
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
27,665 residents
- 48150
Livonia (48150)
27,127 residents
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
25,336 residents
- 48240 17,722
Redford (48240)
17,722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48239 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48128
Dearborn (48128)
$101,037 median income
- 48150
Livonia (48150)
$97,997 median income
- 48239
Redford (48239)
$71,151 median income
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
$67,294 median income
- 48033
Southfield (48033)
$61,016 median income
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
$60,742 median income
- 48240
Redford (48240)
$60,390 median income
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
$44,512 median income
- 48219
Detroit (48219)
$43,655 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48239 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48127 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 36,501 | 2.7 mi |
| 48223 | Detroit, MI | 25,336 | 2.3 mi |
| 48240 | Redford, MI | 17,722 | 3.5 mi |
| 48128 | Dearborn, MI | 10,682 | 4.0 mi |
| 48219 | Detroit, MI | 46,931 | 3.8 mi |
| 48228 | Detroit, MI | 52,130 | 3.7 mi |
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 16,064 | 6.1 mi |
| 48150 | Livonia, MI | 27,127 | 4.5 mi |
| 48227 | Detroit, MI | 45,380 | 4.8 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48239, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,524 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48239 in?
ZIP code 48239 (Redford) 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 48239?
ZIP code 48239 in Redford, MI has a population of 35,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48239?
The median household income in ZIP 48239 is $71,151, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48239?
The median home value in ZIP 48239 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48239 is African American at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48239?
ZIP code 48239 has 580 business establishments employing approximately 9,806 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48239 are: Retail trade (119), Other services (except public administration) (71), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48239 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 48239?
In ZIP code 48239, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 48239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48239 is 25.5 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 48239?
In ZIP code 48239, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48239 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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