48127 ZIP Code, Dearborn Heights, MI
48127 is a ZIP code in Dearborn Heights, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 7.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48128, 48239 and 48135. 39,646 people live here in 13,813 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 5,158 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $60,742, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dearborn Heights, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 7.7 sq mi
- Population: 39,646
- Median household income: $60,742
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,646 |
| Households | 13,813 |
| Median household income | $60,742 |
| Income per person | $28,931 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Homeowners | 72.0% |
| Median home value | $231,800 |
| Median rent | $1,323 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 56.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 12.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.7% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.1% |
| Owned outright | 33.3% |
| Rented | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.1% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 6.2% |
| 20+ units | 5.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 48127
1,039 business establishments with 6,180 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 191
- Retail Trade: 161
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 120
- Accommodation and Food Services: 111
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 99
- Construction: 87
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 80
- Wholesale Trade: 43
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48128 — Dearborn city, MI (1.6 mi)
- 48239 — Detroit city, MI (2.8 mi)
- 48135 — Garden City city, MI (3.1 mi)
- 48124 — Dearborn city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48141 — Inkster city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48228 — Detroit city, MI (3.6 mi)
- 48125 — Dearborn Heights city, MI (4.1 mi)
- 48223 — Detroit city, MI (4.4 mi)
Areas that include 48127
- Dearborn Heights, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 20 of 67: highest median home value in Wayne County
- No. 11 of 67: highest share of households with children in Wayne County
- No. 18 of 67: lowest median age in Wayne County
- No. 7 of 67: fastest population growth in Wayne County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48127, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48127 in?
- 48127 is a Dearborn Heights, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Dearborn Heights.
- What county is 48127 in?
- 48127 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48127?
- About 39,646 people (±1,362), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 41,222.
- What is the median household income in 48127?
- $60,742 (±$7,489), 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 48127?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48127 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48127?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48128 (1.6 mi, Dearborn), 48239 (2.8 mi, Detroit), 48135 (3.1 mi, Garden City), 48124 (3.2 mi, Dearborn), 48141 (3.5 mi, Inkster) and 48228 (3.6 mi, Detroit).
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