City

Ecorse, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥9,166Population
💰$45,148Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$59,300Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓17.0%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.5%Hispanic: 20.5%Black: 44.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White25.5%
Hispanic20.5%
Black44.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads17.0% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma252 (5%)
HS Graduate2,187 (43.5%)
Some College774 (15.4%)
Associates960 (19.1%)
Bachelors314 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree543 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,148 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$59,300 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units4,156
Vacant Units571

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About Ecorse, MI

Ecorse is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,166 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Ecorse is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,148 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ecorse is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ecorse is less-educated. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.8%.

Ecorse, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Ecorse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48229 9,166 $45,148 $59,300 $879 7.8% 17.0% 64.8%