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ZIP Code 48120

Dearborn, MI, Wayne County

Population

8,323

Land area

4.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,771

City

Dearborn

ZIP 48120 and nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 48120 at a glance

  • ZIP 48120 (Dearborn) is about 9.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,006 a year, 9% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,000 (3% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,355 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48120

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48120, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,006

Poverty rate

34.8%

Median home value

$224,000

Median rent

$1,355/mo

Homeownership

39.7%

Bachelor's or higher

34.9%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

24.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

302

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

11,334

$970M annual payroll

PPP loans

$23.36M

270 loans

Campaign donations

$50.76K

58% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48120, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 19°F

34.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 48120, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

20.2%

U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities in ZIP 48120

ZIP codes near 48120

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
48122Melvindale1.6 mi2.7
48126Dearborn2.1 mi8.4
48217Detroit2.3 mi2.3
48209Detroit3.1 mi6.8
48218River Rouge3.2 mi2.2
48101Allen Park3.4 mi7
48210Detroit3.4 mi4.9
48124Dearborn3.7 mi8.8
48146Lincoln Park3.9 mi5.8
48228Detroit3.9 mi8.9
48229Ecorse4.1 mi2.8
48204Detroit4.8 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48120?
ZIP code 48120 is in Dearborn, MI (Wayne County).
What county is ZIP code 48120 in?
ZIP code 48120 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48120?
About 8,323 people live in the 48120 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.