ZIP Code 48127 Demographics & Data

Insights on Dearborn Heights, MI (ZIP Code 48127)

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 48127

The 48127 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Dearborn Heights in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,747. It is estimated that about 25.2% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,666. The median age in the 48127 ZIP Code is 36.5 years, with 20.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $50,247, and approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48127

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48127 is 35,747.

Dearborn Heights, MI

The 48127 ZIP Code is associated with Dearborn Heights, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48127

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48127 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 48127.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48127

Sunrise: 8:02 am
Sunset: 5:11 pm
Sunrise in 48127 8:02 am
Sunrise in 48127 5:11 pm

Weather forecast for 48127

New Year's Day's forecast for 48127: A chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of snow showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 37, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48127

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48127 Fair

Internet in 48127

An estimated 88.9% of households in ZIP Code 48127 have a computer, while about 80.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48127

In ZIP Code 48127, females make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 48127

Approximately 7.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48127 (Dearborn Heights, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48127

The median household income in ZIP Code 48127 is $50,247, while the region's mean household income is $70,316. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,666. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48127 of $25,666 is approximately 19.07% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 16.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately69.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 48127 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.9% of 48127 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48127

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.9%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48127

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48127, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 48127 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48127 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.4%), followed by Black or African American (8.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48127

Industry Percent
White 88.4%
Black or African American 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48127

Residents of ZIP Code 48127 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 48127 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 48127 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 48127 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48127

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 7.5%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 13.2%
35 to 44 years 9.6%
45 to 54 years 11.6%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 3.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48127

In ZIP Code 48127, 52.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 39.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.

Language Spoken in 48127

Language Spoken Percent
English only 52.1%
Spanish 1.9%
Other Indo-European languages 5.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 39.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48127

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48127, an estimated 41.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 29.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48127

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 29.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 41.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48127

In ZIP Code 48127, 84.8% of the population graduated high school, while 25.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.0% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48127

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.0%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate or professional degree 9.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48127 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48127

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48127 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48127 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48127 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48127

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48127

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48127 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48127 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes electricity rates in 48127 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48127

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48127 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.26¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48127

Month ZIP Code 48127 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.08 3 6.31
Mar 4.98 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.23 5.13 7.3
May 5.43 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.88 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.98 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.69 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.27 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.2 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes solar power levels in 48127 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48127 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48127, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48127 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48127

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1557
Credit reporting or credit repair services 291
Debt collection 53
Checking or savings account 32
Credit card 19
Other 38
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48127

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 1057
Incorrect information on your report 577
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 144
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 62
Attempts to collect debt not owed 40
Other 110
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48127

In 48127, 54.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.1 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48127 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 48127 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48127. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48127

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 4.5%
Manufacturing 16.1%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.7%
Other services, except public administration 5.4%
Public administration 1.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.