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ZIP Code 48127
Dearborn Heights, Michigan

ZIP code 48127 is in Dearborn Heights, located in Wayne County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 41,222. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $34,613, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
41,222
Census ZCTA
County
Wayne
FIPS 26163
Median income (est.)
$34,613
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
7.693 mi²
+ 0.009 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityDearborn Heights, MI
CountyWayne County (FIPS 26163)
StateMichigan (FIPS 26)
Metro Area (MSA)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (19820)
Census Region / DivisionMidwest Region · East North Central Division
Coordinates42.335793, -83.283295
Land / Water Area7.693 mi² land · 0.009 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 18,810 individual tax returns filed in 48127 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
41.4%
$25K–$50K
22.3%
$50K–$75K
12.9%
$75K–$100K
8.1%
$100K–$200K
11.5%
$200K+
3.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 29% of 48127's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($34,613) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 48127's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$34,613
▼ 0.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.8%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
18,810
▼ 2.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48127/soi?year=… $30K 2020 $35K 2021 $35K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 48127 ZCTA.

2000
35,600
 
2010
36,501
▲ +2.5%
2020
41,222
▲ +12.9%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number252405
City AliasesDearborn Heights, Dearborn Hts

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48127 in?

ZIP code 48127 is in Wayne County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26163).

What city is ZIP code 48127?

The primary USPS city for 48127 is Dearborn Heights, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48127 in?

48127 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48127?

The 2020 Census population of 48127 was 41,222 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48127?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48127 is about $34,613, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.