48127 ZIP Code
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48127 |
| City/Town: | Dearborn Heights |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,392 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,535 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,563 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,639 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3358, -83.2833 |
Population Information (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,392 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,500 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,892 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,635 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,214 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,516 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,942 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,621 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,320 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,770 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,850 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,183 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,043 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,410 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,946 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 942 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,157 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,639 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,863 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 776 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,125 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,738 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,464 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,427 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,584 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,554 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,687 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,617 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,529 | 17.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,066 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,535 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,336 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,570 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,563 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,469 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,043 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,426 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,781 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,712 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,167 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,157 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,723 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,231 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 808 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 313 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,310 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 806 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,198 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 673 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 480 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48127 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,180 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 520 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,451 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,485 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,494 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,205 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,816 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,967 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,032 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 713 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48127 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,063 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,565 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 78 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 301 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,484 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48127 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 815 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,608 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 544 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,375 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,142 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,000 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,216 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,631 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,465 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 769 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 219 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.7% | 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 (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,000 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,448 | 53.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,948 | 54.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,281 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48127 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,710 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,901 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,484 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 636 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 532 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,708 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48127 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,660 | 79.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 334 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 21 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 901 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 667 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 143 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 691 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 222 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48127 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 715 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 221 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 619 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,991 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,551 | 24.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,875 | 40.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 900 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 618 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48127 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 67 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,510 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,340 | 16.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,084 | 55.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,407 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48127 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,558 | 83.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,051 | 14.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48127 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 830 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,526 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,088 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,419 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48127 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 468 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 597 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,608 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,443 | 24.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,072 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,542 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 347 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,580 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $654 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,157 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,863 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,300 | 52.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,521 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,418 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,747 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,582 | 33.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,826 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48127 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,510 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,909 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,043 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 263 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,065 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,037 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48127 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,512 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 595 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 655 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,329 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,483 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,450 | 30.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,056 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,450 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,258 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 257 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,529 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,472 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48127 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,959 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,869 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,946 | 76.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 423 | 10.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 266 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 500 | 12.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,985 | 69.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 885 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,407 | 1401.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,407 | 1401.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,407 | 1401.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,287 | 145.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 832 | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 138 | 15.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 384 | 43.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 219 | 24.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48127 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,757 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,557 | 46.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 20,200 | 53.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 830 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,725 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 441 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16,204 | 42.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48127 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,863 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,909 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Dearborn Heights, MI48127