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Dearborn Heights, MI
City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48125, 48127.
Population
61,771
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
5,263
ZIP codes
2
Dearborn Heights and its ZIP codes
Dearborn Heights at a glance
- Dearborn Heights is about 30 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $60,391 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,100 (20% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,331 a month.
Local data for Dearborn Heights, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dearborn Heights, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,391
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$1,331/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (20,976), Lebanese Americans (13,222), Polish Americans (4,808).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Dearborn Heights.
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
$20.56B
FY 2026, $11,462 per person
PPP loans
$60.59M
1,773 loans, 10,461 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dearborn Heights, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dearborn Heights, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dearborn Heights, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Dearborn Heights
2 in or overlapping Dearborn Heights. Population shown
Cities near Dearborn Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InksterCity | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Garden CityCity | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| DearbornCity | 4.3 mi | 24.2 |
| WayneCity | 5.2 mi | 6 |
| WestlandCity | 5.3 mi | 20.4 |
| Allen ParkCity | 5.7 mi | 7 |
| TaylorCity | 6.3 mi | 23.6 |
| MelvindaleCity | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| LivoniaCity | 6.9 mi | 35.7 |
| RomulusCity | 7.2 mi | 35.6 |
| Lincoln ParkCity | 7.6 mi | 5.8 |
| SouthgateCity | 8.9 mi | 6.9 |
| River RougeCity | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| EcorseCity | 9.3 mi | 2.8 |
| PlymouthCity | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| DetroitCity | 9.7 mi | 138.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dearborn Heights, MI in?
- Dearborn Heights is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dearborn Heights include 48125, 48127.
- What is the population of Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About 61,771 people live in Dearborn Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dearborn Heights?
- Nearby places include Inkster (1.9 mi), Garden City (2.2 mi), Dearborn (4.3 mi), Wayne (5.2 mi), Westland (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023