| ZIP Code | 48230 |
|---|---|
| City | Grosse Pointe |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Elevation | 583 ft |
| Latitude | 42.382395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.921842 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.0% ▲ 101% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 979 (8.6%) |
| Some College | 540 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 981 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 677 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,235 (72.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $131,155 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $448,200 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,451/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,369 |
| Vacant Units | 478 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,369 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 478 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 48230 is located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 17,330, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 48230 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $131,155 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48230 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $448,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,451 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 48230 is primarily White (85.29%). Residents are highly educated — 78.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48230 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 48230 in Grosse Pointe, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,330 residents, a median household income of $131,155, and a median home value of $448,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.