| ZIP Code | 48130 |
|---|---|
| City | Dexter |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Area Code | 734 |
| Elevation | 877 ft |
| Latitude | 42.364141 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.90936 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.7% ▲ 88% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 713 (6.8%) |
| Some College | 768 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 1,321 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 747 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,842 (65.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $131,875 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,100 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,681/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,316 |
| Vacant Units | 165 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,316 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 165 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 48130 is located in Dexter, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. With a population of 16,849, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 48130 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $131,875 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48130 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $453,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,681 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 48130 is primarily White (89.12%). Residents are highly educated — 72.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48130 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 48130 in Dexter, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,849 residents, a median household income of $131,875, and a median home value of $453,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.