48021 ZIP Code
Eastpointe, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48021 |
| City/Town: | Eastpointe |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,087 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,953 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,297 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,050 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4661, -82.9463 |
Population Information (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,087 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,630 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,457 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,179 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,021 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,527 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,495 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,877 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,014 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,833 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,203 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,224 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,340 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,966 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 972 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 436 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,274 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,050 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,232 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 818 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,138 | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,094 | 30.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,988 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 687 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,281 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,003 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,689 | 29.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,905 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,126 | 9.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,297 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,953 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,174 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,297 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,611 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,600 | 87.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,011 | 12.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,377 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,609 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,334 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 644 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,714 | 40.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,104 | 53.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 270 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 167 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,785 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 664 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 585 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 408 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 900 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 411 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,030 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,358 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,913 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,807 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,007 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,881 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 645 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 280 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,932 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,329 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 166 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 419 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 131 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,159 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 892 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,940 | 20.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 192 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,422 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 816 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 193 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 812 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,675 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,490 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,979 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 614 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 575 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,178 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,766 | 60.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,195 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,909 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,970 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,457 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,011 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,257 | 9.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 370 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,859 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,639 | 90.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 263 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 143 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 219 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 219 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 57 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 80 | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 358 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 190 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,023 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,513 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,808 | 48.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,308 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,713 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 931 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,622 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,966 | 63.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,253 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 94 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,970 | 90.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 156 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,058 | 8.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,032 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,516 | 41.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,802 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,882 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 800 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,533 | 27.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,679 | 40.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,574 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 454 | 5.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 50 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 34 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,134 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $536 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,274 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.38 |
Households (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,232 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,216 | 31.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,592 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,932 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,793 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,129 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,633 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,206 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,729 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,716 | 35.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 333 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,240 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,501 | 49.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,099 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 294 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 423 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,659 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,863 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,860 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,828 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,487 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,087 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,354 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 235 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,311 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,808 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,209 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,420 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,324 | 68.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,056 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 84 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,040 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 214 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,047 | 489.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,047 | 489.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,047 | 489.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 264 | 123.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 59 | 27.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 281 | 131.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 118 | 55.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,908 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,178 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 730 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 153 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 281 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 137 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 159 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,232 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,416 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Eastpointe, MI48021