48126 ZIP Code
Dearborn, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48126 |
| City/Town: | Dearborn |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,044 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,565 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,932 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,577 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3303, -83.1871 |
Population Information (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,044 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,904 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,140 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,693 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,186 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,941 | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,509 | 10.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,868 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,582 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,927 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,726 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,125 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,103 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,055 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,337 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 992 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,168 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,577 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,082 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,495 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,812 | 58.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,270 | 41.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,847 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,853 | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,844 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,685 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,058 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,220 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,809 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,378 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,565 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,012 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,430 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,932 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,568 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,884 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,684 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,454 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,801 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,665 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,365 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 47,339 | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,554 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,609 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 265 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,198 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 704 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 743 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 666 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48126 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,422 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 981 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,888 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,797 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,999 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,239 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,655 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,704 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 686 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 711 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48126 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,539 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,994 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 247 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 292 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 287 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 958 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48126 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 862 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,662 | 14.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 340 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,851 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,827 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 244 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 955 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,225 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,327 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,290 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 866 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 425 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.4% | 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 (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,294 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,266 | 36.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 35,691 | 67.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,714 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48126 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,965 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,024 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,511 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,552 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,061 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,009 | 33.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48126 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,239 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 845 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,171 | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 405 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 287 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 684 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,750 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 196 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48126 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 706 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 865 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,056 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 926 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 747 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,164 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,794 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,497 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,822 | 35.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48126 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 513 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,573 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,378 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,332 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,163 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 618 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48126 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,956 | 72.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 245 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,785 | 25.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48126 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,487 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,870 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,236 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,489 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48126 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 191 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 706 | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,548 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,719 | 30.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,258 | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,056 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 289 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,500 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $744 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,168 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.38 |
Households (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,082 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,176 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,265 | 34.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,577 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,849 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,787 | 45.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,114 | 27.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48126 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,365 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,416 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,600 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 229 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 824 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,874 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48126 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 20,288 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 615 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 604 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,151 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,618 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,300 | 31.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,785 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 864 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 53,008 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,024 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 521 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,275 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,228 | 37.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48126 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,565 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,726 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,464 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,521 | 26.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 885 | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 741 | 12.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,064 | 58.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,488 | 4.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,980 | 883.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,980 | 883.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,980 | 883.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 594 | 23.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 910 | 36.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 53 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 219 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48126 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,351 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,014 | 26.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 36,337 | 73.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 439 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,419 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 634 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33,845 | 68.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48126 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,082 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,200 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Dearborn, MI48126