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ZIP Code 48230
Grosse Pointe, Michigan

ZIP code 48230 is in Grosse Pointe, located in Wayne County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 17,559. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $90,993, and about 25% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
17,559
Census ZCTA
County
Wayne
FIPS 26163
Median income (est.)
$90,993
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
3.229 mi²
+ 1.159 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityGrosse Pointe, 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
Coordinates42.382397, -82.921844
Land / Water Area3.229 mi² land · 1.159 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,550 individual tax returns filed in 48230 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
23.3%
$25K–$50K
11.9%
$50K–$75K
9.7%
$75K–$100K
8.0%
$100K–$200K
22.6%
$200K+
24.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 72% of 48230's total adjusted gross income, from 25% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($90,993) 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 48230's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$90,993
▲ 4.4%
Filers earning $200K+
24.6%
▲ 0.9 pt
Total filers
8,550
▼ 0.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48230/soi?year=… $76K 2020 $87K 2021 $91K 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 48230 ZCTA.

2000
18,183
 
2010
16,976
▼ -6.6%
2020
17,559
▲ +3.4%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypeBranch
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number252490
City AliasesDetroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pt Frm, Grosse Pt Pk, Grosse Pt Shr, Grosse Pt Wds

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48230 in?

ZIP code 48230 is in Wayne County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26163).

What city is ZIP code 48230?

The primary USPS city for 48230 is Grosse Pointe, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48230 in?

48230 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48230?

The 2020 Census population of 48230 was 17,559 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48230?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48230 is about $90,993, with around 25% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.