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Eastpointe, MI
City in Macomb County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48021.
Population
33,982
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,589
ZIP codes
1
Eastpointe and its ZIP codes
Eastpointe at a glance
- Eastpointe is about 37 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $62,325 a year, 14% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,200 (39% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,325 a month.
Local data for Eastpointe, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eastpointe, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,325
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$1,325/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,532), Polish Americans (2,736), Irish Americans (2,178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Eastpointe.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,038
331,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.66B
FY 2026, $8,695 per person
PPP loans
$43.83M
1,791 loans, 5,159 jobs reported
How people get to work
Eastpointe, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eastpointe, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,360
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eastpointe, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Eastpointe
1 in or overlapping Eastpointe. Population shown
Cities near Eastpointe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harper WoodsCity | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| RosevilleCity | 3.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Grosse Pointe WoodsCity | 3.2 mi | 3.2 |
| St. Clair ShoresCity | 3.2 mi | 11.7 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe ShoresCity | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| Center LineCity | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| WarrenCity | 4.5 mi | 34.4 |
| Grosse Pointe FarmsCity | 4.8 mi | 2.7 |
| FraserCity | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Grosse PointeCity | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Grosse Pointe ParkCity | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| HamtramckCity | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Hazel ParkCity | 7.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 8.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Highland ParkCity | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 9.1 mi | 36.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eastpointe, MI in?
- Eastpointe is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Eastpointe, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eastpointe include 48021.
- What is the population of Eastpointe, MI?
- About 33,982 people live in Eastpointe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eastpointe?
- Nearby places include Harper Woods (2.1 mi), Roseville (3.1 mi), Grosse Pointe Woods (3.2 mi), St. Clair Shores (3.2 mi), Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023