| ZIP Code | 48225 |
|---|---|
| City | Harper Woods |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Elevation | 591 ft |
| Latitude | 42.438887 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.929679 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,706 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 1,744 (17%) |
| Associates | 2,068 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,143 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,467 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,248 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,800 ▼ 49% below avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,304/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,271 |
| Vacant Units | 346 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,271 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 346 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 48225 is located in Harper Woods, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 16,328, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.4 years. Economically, 48225 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,248 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48225 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $140,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,304 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 48225 is majority Black (65.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48225 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 48225 in Harper Woods, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,328 residents, a median household income of $59,248, and a median home value of $140,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.