48225 ZIP Code, Harper Woods, MI
48225 is a ZIP code in Harper Woods, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 2.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48224, 48021 and 48236. 16,098 people live here in 5,902 households. At about 6,020 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $61,750, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Harper Woods, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 2.7 sq mi
- Population: 16,098
- Median household income: $61,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,098 |
| Households | 5,902 |
| Median household income | $61,750 |
| Income per person | $29,968 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 66.2% |
| Median home value | $153,800 |
| Median rent | $1,368 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% |
| Broadband internet | 94.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 23.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 16.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 16.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.7% |
| Owned outright | 25.0% |
| Rented | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.1% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 48225
197 business establishments with 2,277 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 47
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Finance and Insurance: 16
- Construction: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48224 — Detroit city, MI (2 mi)
- 48021 — Eastpointe city, MI (2.1 mi)
- 48236 — Grosse Pointe Woods city, MI (2.2 mi)
- 48080 — St. Clair Shores city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48205 — Detroit city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48089 — Warren city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48230 — Grosse Pointe Park city, MI (3.9 mi)
- 48081 — St. Clair Shores city, MI (4.2 mi)
Areas that include 48225
- Harper Woods, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 15 of 67: highest share of households with children in Wayne County
- No. 17 of 67: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 5 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) 48225, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48225 in?
- 48225 is a Harper Woods, MI mailing address. By land area, 98% lies inside Harper Woods and 2% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48225 in?
- 48225 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48225?
- About 16,098 people (±515), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,862.
- What is the median household income in 48225?
- $61,750 (±$6,861), 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 48225?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48225 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48225?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48224 (2 mi, Detroit), 48021 (2.1 mi, Eastpointe), 48236 (2.2 mi, Grosse Pointe Woods), 48080 (2.5 mi, St. Clair Shores), 48205 (2.7 mi, Detroit) and 48089 (3.8 mi, Warren).
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