City

Highland Park, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥20,472Population
💰$35,108Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$76,100Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊15.9%Unemployment▲ 226% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 85.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White8.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black85.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment15.9% ▲ 226% above avg
No HS Diploma193 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,815 (30.1%)
Some College2,605 (20.6%)
Associates2,443 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,038 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree2,580 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College20.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.8%Renter: 51.2%Tenure
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,108 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$76,100 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units13,591
Vacant Units5,047

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Highland Park, MI

Highland Park is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,472 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Highland Park is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,108 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Highland Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month.

The population of Highland Park is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Highland Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48203 20,472 $35,108 $76,100 $799 15.9% 28.6% 48.8%