48021 ZIP Code, Eastpointe, MI
48021 is a ZIP code in Eastpointe, Michigan in Macomb County. It covers 5.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48225, 48089 and 48080. 33,982 people live here in 13,251 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 6,600 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $62,325, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eastpointe, MI
- County: Macomb County
- Land area: 5.1 sq mi
- Population: 33,982
- Median household income: $62,325
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,982 |
| Households | 13,251 |
| Median household income | $62,325 |
| Income per person | $29,022 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Homeowners | 70.3% |
| Median home value | $142,200 |
| Median rent | $1,325 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.7% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.9% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.8% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 48021
455 business establishments with 3,759 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 71
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 69
- Accommodation and Food Services: 52
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 35
- Construction: 30
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 22
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48225 — Harper Woods city, MI (2.1 mi)
- 48089 — Warren city, MI (2.4 mi)
- 48080 — St. Clair Shores city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48066 — Roseville city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48205 — Detroit city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48081 — St. Clair Shores city, MI (3.3 mi)
- 48224 — Detroit city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48088 — Warren city, MI (3.9 mi)
Areas that include 48021
- Eastpointe, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Macomb County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 36: highest share of households with children in Macomb County
- No. 3 of 36: lowest median age in Macomb County
- No. 5 of 36: fastest population growth in Macomb County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48021 in?
- 48021 is a Eastpointe, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Eastpointe.
- What county is 48021 in?
- 48021 is in Macomb County.
- What is the population of 48021?
- About 33,982 people (±33), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,244.
- What is the median household income in 48021?
- $62,325 (±$6,323), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48225 (2.1 mi, Harper Woods), 48089 (2.4 mi, Warren), 48080 (2.5 mi, St. Clair Shores), 48066 (2.9 mi, Roseville), 48205 (2.9 mi, Detroit) and 48081 (3.3 mi, St. Clair Shores).
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