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Dearborn, MI
City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48120, 48124, 48126, 48128.
Population
107,423
Land area
24.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,430
ZIP codes
4
Dearborn and its ZIP codes
Dearborn at a glance
- Dearborn is about 25 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $65,324 a year, 10% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 (6% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,327 a month.
Local data for Dearborn, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools47
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks19
- Post Offices5
- Parks39
- Grocery Stores52
- Restaurants387
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies8
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers8
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools7
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Dearborn, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,324
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,327/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (49,786), Lebanese Americans (20,937), German Americans (7,241).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Dearborn.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,422
721,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.6B
FY 2026, $11,462 per person
PPP loans
$226M
3,563 loans, 31,498 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dearborn, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dearborn, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,357
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dearborn, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Dearborn
4 in or overlapping Dearborn. Population shown
Cities near Dearborn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MelvindaleCity | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| Allen ParkCity | 3.5 mi | 7 |
| Dearborn HeightsCity | 4.3 mi | 11.7 |
| Lincoln ParkCity | 4.9 mi | 5.8 |
| River RougeCity | 5.3 mi | 2.7 |
| InksterCity | 5.4 mi | 6.3 |
| DetroitCity | 5.7 mi | 138.7 |
| EcorseCity | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Garden CityCity | 6.4 mi | 5.9 |
| TaylorCity | 6.6 mi | 23.6 |
| SouthgateCity | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| WyandotteCity | 7.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Highland ParkCity | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| WayneCity | 9.2 mi | 6 |
| WestlandCity | 9.6 mi | 20.4 |
| HamtramckCity | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dearborn, MI in?
- Dearborn is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Dearborn, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dearborn include 48120, 48124, 48126, 48128.
- What is the population of Dearborn, MI?
- About 107,423 people live in Dearborn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dearborn?
- Nearby places include Melvindale (3 mi), Allen Park (3.5 mi), Dearborn Heights (4.3 mi), Lincoln Park (4.9 mi), River Rouge (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023