48203 ZIP Code, Highland Park, MI
48203 is a ZIP code in Highland Park, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 8.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48221, 48238 and 48212. 20,049 people live here in 8,534 households. At about 2,442 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $38,404, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Highland Park, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 8.2 sq mi
- Population: 20,049
- Median household income: $38,404
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,049 |
| Households | 8,534 |
| Median household income | $38,404 |
| Income per person | $27,294 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 51.3% |
| Median home value | $76,200 |
| Median rent | $801 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.2% |
| Broadband internet | 78.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 14.3% |
| $10–15K | 13.3% |
| $15–25K | 10.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 8.6% |
| $100–150K | 9.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 11.5% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 30.7% |
| Vacant | 36.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.8% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 10.1% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 21.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 48203
375 business establishments with 10,913 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 121
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 46
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 40
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Manufacturing: 19
- Wholesale Trade: 15
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 15
- Construction: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48221 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48238 — Detroit city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48212 — Detroit city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48030 — Hazel Park city, MI (2.8 mi)
- 48220 — Ferndale city, MI (3 mi)
- 48206 — Detroit city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48234 — Detroit city, MI (3.4 mi)
- 48202 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
Areas that include 48203
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Highland Park, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48203, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48203 in?
- 48203 is a Highland Park, MI mailing address. By land area, 64% lies inside Detroit and 36% lies inside Highland Park.
- What county is 48203 in?
- 48203 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48203?
- About 20,049 people (±1,181), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,168.
- What is the median household income in 48203?
- $38,404 (±$5,348), 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 48203?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48203 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48203?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48221 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48238 (2.5 mi, Detroit), 48212 (2.6 mi, Detroit), 48030 (2.8 mi, Hazel Park), 48220 (3 mi, Ferndale) and 48206 (3.2 mi, Detroit).
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