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ZIP Code 48126
Dearborn, MI, Wayne County
Population
51,997
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,210
City
Dearborn
ZIP 48126 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48126 at a glance
- ZIP 48126 (Dearborn) is about 35 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,140 a year, 42% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,900 (8% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,315 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48126
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48126, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,140
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$213,900
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,315/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,939
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
31,248
$2.6B annual payroll
PPP loans
$102M
1,855 loans
Campaign donations
$621K
13% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48126, 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° / 19°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48126, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 48126
ZIP codes near 48126
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48228Detroit | 1.9 mi | 8.9 |
| 48120Dearborn | 2.1 mi | 4.7 |
| 48210Detroit | 3 mi | 4.9 |
| 48204Detroit | 3.3 mi | 5 |
| 48122Melvindale | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| 48124Dearborn | 3.8 mi | 8.8 |
| 48227Detroit | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| 48209Detroit | 4.2 mi | 6.8 |
| 48128Dearborn | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| 48217Detroit | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| 48127Dearborn Heights | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| 48208Detroit | 4.9 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48126?
- ZIP code 48126 is in Dearborn, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48126 in?
- ZIP code 48126 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48126?
- About 51,997 people live in the 48126 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.