48236 ZIP Code
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48236 |
| City/Town: | Grosse Pointe |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $128,176 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,938 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,982 |
| Median Home Value: | $345,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4226, -82.8928 |
Population Information (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,035 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,095 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,167 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,955 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,901 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,549 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 914 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,892 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,186 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,475 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,490 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,844 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,841 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,708 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,208 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $345,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,545 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,982 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,525 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 457 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,461 | 91.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,064 | 8.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 154 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 386 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,185 | 9.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,419 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,224 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,714 | 34.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,562 | 33.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $128,176 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $171,284 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,964 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,938 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,074 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,281 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 793 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,656 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,965 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,105 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,205 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,972 | 83.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,012 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 609 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,458 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 628 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 494 | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 253 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 128 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 328 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 185 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 593 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 537 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 688 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,226 | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,465 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,103 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,886 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,514 | 28.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,692 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 733 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 218 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,089 | 20.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 542 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,449 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 357 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 810 | 5.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 414 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 310 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,373 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,570 | 16.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,233 | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,072 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 407 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 701 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 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 (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,202 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,225 | 84.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,522 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 713 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,375 | 74.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,577 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,887 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 357 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 161 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 634 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,135 | 93.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 85 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 166 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 43 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 54 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 437 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 236 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 331 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 179 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 326 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 525 | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,592 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,344 | 33.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,069 | 23.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,380 | 18.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 255 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,783 | 13.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,496 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,310 | 25.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,001 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,232 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,026 | 8.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 774 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,359 | 26.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,007 | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,385 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 456 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 378 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 632 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,597 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,524 | 39.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,103 | 18.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 456 | 4.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,198 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,015 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,545 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,525 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,337 | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,765 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,482 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,259 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,651 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,734 | 37.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,883 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,180 | 26.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,565 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 382 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 700 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,085 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,428 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,100 | 14.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 297 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,943 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,324 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,764 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,120 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,915 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,373 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 207 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,295 | 38.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,871 | 55.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,102 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,860 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,135 | 39.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,678 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 296 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,865 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 282 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,265 | 803.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,265 | 803.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,265 | 803.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 476 | 168.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 92 | 32.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 8.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 746 | 264.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 464 | 164.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,963 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,927 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,036 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 456 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,030 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 145 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 405 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48236 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,525 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,945 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Grosse Pointe, MI48236