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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48225 has 15,862 residents and 6,329 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 36.9 years, younger than the state (40.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (67.5%, much higher than the state average of 13.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (26.4%, much lower than the state average of 73.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (13.7%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,862Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,328Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	15,852Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,931.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,248Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,329Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$140,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.79Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,680	14,532	14,692	14,698	14,556	14,294	14,264	14,307	14,194	14,049	16,201	16,228	16,328
Decennial Census	14,554	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,862	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.9

Male Median Age: 32.8

Female Median Age: 39.9

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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	486	553	639	682	517	518	487	361	392	494	470	441	497	359	224	129	57	52
Female	417	461	622	606	461	564	565	571	547	673	607	533	573	481	340	187	117	179
Total	903	1,014	1,261	1,288	978	1,082	1,052	932	939	1,167	1,077	974	1,070	840	564	316	174	231

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,184	27.04%
Black:	10,699	69.15%
Hispanic:*	297	1.92%
Asian:	139	0.90%
American Indian:	41	0.26%
Hawaiian:	2	0.01%
Other:	111	0.72%
Total:	15,473	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,358	46.39%	32.8 years
Females:	8,504	53.61%	39.9 years
Total:	15,862	100%	36.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,838	97.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	95	0.58%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	338	2.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	57	2.42%
Total Population:	16,328	100%
Total Native Population:	15,933	97.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:	395	2.42%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $59,248, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $16,171 (37.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,293. Family households earn a median of $65,522 versus $50,430 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,092). By gender, male median income is $55,934 and female is $53,990, which is well above the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $1,944 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.0%, which is above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,077	$45,478	$44,269	$47,359	$48,027	$48,045	$45,856	$47,864	$46,955	$50,207	$52,600	$57,655	$59,248
Median Family Income	$50,803	$52,184	$50,142	$52,849	$53,318	$54,283	$48,918	$52,296	$52,193	$53,969	$61,466	$63,829	$65,522
Median NonFamily Income	$29,512	$30,286	$30,694	$31,809	$32,740	$35,951	$35,484	$33,604	$33,567	$36,332	$35,631	$42,605	$50,430
Median Male Income	$42,839	$42,929	$42,099	$40,841	$42,209	$44,167	$44,127	$44,125	$47,741	$46,955	$47,924	$51,938	$55,934
Median Female Income	$38,346	$42,672	$40,307	$37,841	$40,704	$40,711	$40,252	$40,905	$40,892	$41,786	$46,138	$50,251	$53,990

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,483	60.49%
Unemployed:	552	4.46%
Not In Labor Force:	4,336	35.05%
Total:	12,371	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,137	28.56%
Service:	1,527	20.41%
Sales and Office:	1,862	24.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	544	7.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,413	18.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,483	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $140,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $44,600 (46.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,900. The median gross rent is $1,304, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,084), is up $353 (37.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $231. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.17% (57.76% with a mortgage, 42.24% free-and-clear) and renters 35.83% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.52%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$96,200	$80,900	$67,900	$64,600	$64,600	$66,000	$67,700	$75,200	$81,900	$100,200	$109,600	$132,800	$140,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	234	11.02%
$500 to $999:	135	6.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,317	62.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:	329	15.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:	93	4.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	15	0.71%
Total:	2,123	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$951	$969	$983	$996	$996	$1,023	$1,038	$1,059	$1,073	$1,091	$1,174	$1,284	$1,304

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,196	37.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,606	27.11%
Renter Occupied:	2,123	35.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,925	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,925	94.48%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	346	5.52%
Total Housing Units:	6,271	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,601	89.32%
Multi-Family Units:	670	10.68%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	6,271	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.40% 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 92.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (5.00%). Public coverage is 47.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.69%). College enrollment is 14.88%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	161	1.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	596	5.57%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,228	30.15%
Some college, no degree:	3,068	28.66%
Associate's degree:	1,143	10.68%
Bachelor's degree:	1,670	15.60%
Graduate or professional degree:	839	7.84%
Total:	10,705	100%
High school or higher:	9,948	92.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,509	23.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,269	50.92%
Public Insurance:	7,686	42.23%
No Insurance:	1,247	6.85%
Total:	18,202	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,955	93.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.6%	11.0%	15.2%	11.8%	12.3%	12.3%	12.2%	11.2%	13.7%	14.2%	14.7%	14.4%	14.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	176	3.96%
Kindergarten:	240	5.40%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,430	54.69%
High school (grades 9-12):	936	21.07%
College or graduate school:	661	14.88%
Total:	4,443	100%
Early Childhood:	416	9.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,606	81.16%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Harper Woods, Michigan
City Alias:	Detroit
County:	Wayne County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	1:04:59 AM
Population:	15,862 [See All]
Area Code:	313
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.4361, -82.9317
Land Area:	2.674 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48225/zip-code-48225.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,392Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	205Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,630Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,535Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	832Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	197Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$23,806,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$94,040,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,277Source: CBP

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:	2.674 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	184.85 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2636700Source: Census
Place Name:	Harper Woods city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48225 in Harper Woods, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48225

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48225

Sources & References