48229 ZIP Code
Ecorse, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48229 |
| City/Town: | Ecorse |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,288 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,518 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,193 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,124 |
| Median Home Value: | $52,000 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2496, -83.1404 |
Population Information (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,288 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,363 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,925 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 814 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 600 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 752 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 472 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 586 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,445 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 908 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 930 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 426 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 864 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 804 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 484 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 203 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $52,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $829 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,124 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,434 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 690 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,210 | 64.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,224 | 35.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,064 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 324 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,397 | 23.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,389 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,196 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 327 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 258 | 4.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 173 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,518 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,926 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,885 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,193 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,290 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 344 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,420 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,617 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 444 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,865 | 30.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,057 | 43.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 179 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 73 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 656 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,458 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,189 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,773 | 19.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,573 | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 125 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48229 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 463 | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 440 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 215 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 554 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 819 | 23.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 273 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 109 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 60 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48229 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,506 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 224 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 335 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48229 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 314 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 536 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 485 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 255 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 63 | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 301 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 579 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 373 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 125 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 151 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 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 (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,528 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,689 | 50.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,698 | 61.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 733 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48229 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,101 | 61.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,286 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 813 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 830 | 24.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,106 | 32.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48229 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,055 | 74.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 108 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 318 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 134 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 103 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 58 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 144 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 204 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48229 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 93 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 186 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 76 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 47 | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 344 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 566 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,029 | 25.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 492 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,274 | 30.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48229 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 380 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,227 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,044 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 358 | 8.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 55 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48229 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,011 | 87.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 346 | 10.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48229 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 547 | 15.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,730 | 50.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 899 | 26.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 258 | 7.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48229 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,025 | 46.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 929 | 42.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 27 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 10 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,092 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $435 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $829 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.38 |
Households (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,434 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 693 | 20.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 321 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 981 | 28.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,510 | 44.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 956 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,143 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48229 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,815 | 51.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 768 | 22.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 708 | 20.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,626 | 46.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48229 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,942 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 133 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 162 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 949 | 48.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 391 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 307 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,816 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 563 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,261 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,325 | 25.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 236 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,450 | 62.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 639 | 27.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48229 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,807 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,240 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 795 | 64.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 362 | 29.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 108 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 83 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,100 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 62 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 188 | 303.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 188 | 303.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 188 | 303.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 185 | 298.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48229 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,474 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,602 | 89.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 872 | 10.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 800 | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 45 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48229 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,434 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,967 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
Ecorse, MI48229