City

Trenton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥41,863Population
💰$82,020Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$214,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 5.5%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Black5.5%
Asian2.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma228 (0.8%)
HS Graduate9,219 (31.4%)
Some College3,754 (12.8%)
Associates4,761 (16.2%)
Bachelors3,375 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree8,019 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,020 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,009/mo
Total Housing Units18,095
Vacant Units705

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Trenton, MI

Trenton is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,863 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Trenton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,020 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Trenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,009 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trenton is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.53%).

Trenton, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Trenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48183 41,863 $82,020 $214,000 $1,009 5.7% 38.8% 76.6%