| City: | Flat Rock, Michigan |
| City Alias: | Brownstown, Brownstown Township, Brownstown Twp, Brownstwn Twp |
| County: | Wayne County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:02:50 AM |
| Population: | 23,829 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 734 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 42.1090, -83.2985 |
| Land Area: | 18.534 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 48134 has 23,829 residents and 9,213 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.3%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.8%, lower than the state average of 13.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 23,829Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 24,472Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 24,899Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,285.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $88,821Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9,213Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $252,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 20,598 | 20,718 | 20,868 | 20,775 | 20,433 | 21,223 | 21,546 | 21,792 | 21,937 | 22,623 | 23,960 | 24,114 | 24,472 |
| Decennial Census | 21,408 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23,829 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 42.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 644 | 778 | 902 | 809 | 717 | 660 | 651 | 697 | 727 | 825 | 830 | 851 | 731 | 708 | 580 | 326 | 173 | 109 |
| Female | 630 | 743 | 816 | 850 | 679 | 633 | 652 | 700 | 823 | 867 | 861 | 851 | 802 | 801 | 636 | 359 | 216 | 192 |
| Total | 1,274 | 1,521 | 1,718 | 1,659 | 1,396 | 1,293 | 1,303 | 1,397 | 1,550 | 1,692 | 1,691 | 1,702 | 1,533 | 1,509 | 1,216 | 685 | 389 | 301 |
| White: | 19,373 | 82.55% |
| Black: | 1,632 | 6.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,488 | 6.34% |
| Asian: | 531 | 2.26% |
| American Indian: | 81 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 8 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 355 | 1.51% |
| Total: | 23,468 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11,718 | 49.18% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 12,111 | 50.82% | 42.4 years |
| Total: | 23,829 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 23,656 | 96.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 190 | 0.78% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 526 | 2.15% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 100 | 2.56% |
| Total Population: | 24,472 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 23,846 | 97.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 626 | 2.56% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $88,821, which is far above the state median ($71,149), is up $31,741 (55.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,386. Family households earn a median of $102,552 versus $47,881 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,671). By gender, male median income is $72,155 and female is $61,374, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $10,781 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.5%, which is above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,080 | $58,289 | $57,660 | $61,312 | $64,424 | $65,025 | $68,373 | $73,983 | $75,435 | $77,933 | $80,959 | $83,286 | $88,821 |
| Median Family Income | $67,755 | $71,516 | $67,904 | $71,868 | $80,014 | $81,394 | $83,103 | $86,614 | $87,862 | $88,818 | $94,339 | $98,664 | $102,552 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,076 | $32,219 | $32,415 | $32,386 | $33,578 | $32,442 | $33,406 | $35,140 | $38,333 | $41,123 | $40,931 | $42,366 | $47,881 |
| Median Male Income | $61,312 | $61,374 | $59,450 | $60,125 | $60,792 | $62,238 | $61,404 | $62,536 | $64,645 | $63,441 | $62,691 | $66,285 | $72,155 |
| Median Female Income | $40,124 | $41,814 | $41,762 | $42,488 | $44,920 | $45,184 | $45,537 | $46,567 | $47,808 | $45,389 | $51,426 | $56,621 | $61,374 |
| Employed: | 12,007 | 62.36% |
| Unemployed: | 799 | 4.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,448 | 33.49% |
| Total: | 19,254 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,417 | 36.79% |
| Service: | 1,752 | 14.59% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,385 | 19.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 977 | 8.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,476 | 20.62% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12,007 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $252,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $95,600 (60.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,300. The median gross rent is $1,106, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $461 (71.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $281. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.86% (64.54% with a mortgage, 35.46% free-and-clear) and renters 16.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.08%, which is much lower than the state rate (12.16%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,900 | $145,100 | $135,600 | $139,100 | $148,200 | $154,100 | $163,600 | $174,300 | $186,200 | $197,700 | $214,800 | $239,200 | $252,500 |
| Less than $500: | 120 | 8.01% |
| $500 to $999: | 391 | 26.10% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 711 | 47.46% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 142 | 9.48% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 18 | 1.20% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 116 | 7.74% |
| Total: | 1,498 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $645 | $710 | $728 | $743 | $740 | $745 | $768 | $785 | $825 | $906 | $1,014 | $1,054 | $1,106 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,025 | 54.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,761 | 29.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,498 | 16.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9,284 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9,284 | 96.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 295 | 3.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,579 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 6,919 | 72.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,109 | 11.58% |
| Other Units: | 1,551 | 16.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,579 | 100% |
In 2023, 25.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.69%). College enrollment is 19.12%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 157 | 0.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 981 | 5.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5,690 | 33.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,834 | 22.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,887 | 11.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,969 | 17.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,246 | 7.43% |
| Total: | 16,764 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15,626 | 93.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4,215 | 25.14% |
| Private Insurance: | 19,239 | 68.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 8,132 | 28.81% |
| No Insurance: | 859 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 28,230 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 27,371 | 96.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 10.3% | 8.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 357 | 5.97% |
| Kindergarten: | 304 | 5.08% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,794 | 46.69% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,385 | 23.15% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,144 | 19.12% |
| Total: | 5,984 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 661 | 11.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,483 | 74.92% |
ZIP Code 48134 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 298 business establishments, employing about 5,914 people with an annual payroll of $368,438,000. USPS data shows 9,651 residential mailboxes and 342 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 9,651Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 342Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,865Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 6,185Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 628Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 298Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $134,792,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $368,438,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,914Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48134 is located in Wayne County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19820) and Michigan's 5th and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,367,620 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 48134, and is subdivided into the Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI division. It covers 18.534 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.442 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI (CBSA Div 19804)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,367,620Source: Census |
| MSA: | Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 18.534 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.442 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05,06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2348.7, 3546.74 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2628360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Flat Rock city; MichiganSource: Census |
ZIP Code 48134 is part of 3 school districts, including: Huron School District (Grades KG thru 12), Woodhaven-Brownstown School District (Grades KG thru 12) and Flat Rock Community Schools (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 13 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.