City

Grosse Pointe, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥48,713Population
💰$130,911Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$386,868Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓74.5%College Grads▲ 92% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 8.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black8.6%
Asian1.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads74.5% ▲ 92% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,076 (9.3%)
Some College1,745 (5.3%)
Associates3,425 (10.4%)
Bachelors1,840 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree22,721 (68.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 9.3%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 68.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad9.3%
Some College5.3%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate68.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,911 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$386,868 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,539/mo
Total Housing Units20,447
Vacant Units960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
60%
About Grosse Pointe, MI

Grosse Pointe is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 48,713 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.25 years.

Economically, Grosse Pointe is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,910 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grosse Pointe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $386,868, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,539 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grosse Pointe is highly educated. 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.96%).

Grosse Pointe, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Grosse Pointe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48230 17,330 $131,155 $448,200 $1,451 3.1% 78.0% 77.7%
48236 31,383 $130,776 $353,000 $1,588 5.2% 72.6% 91.3%