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ZIP Code 48138
Trenton, MI, Wayne County
Population
10,344
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,200
City
Trenton
ZIP 48138 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48138 at a glance
- ZIP 48138 (Trenton) is about 6.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $126,582, 74% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,900 (54% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,414 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48138
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48138, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,582
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$355,900
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,414/mo
Homeownership
91.9%
Bachelor's or higher
50.2%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
30.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
145
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
971
$35.61M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.14M
238 loans
Campaign donations
$98.73K
42% D, 24% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48138, 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
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48138, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 48138
ZIP codes near 48138
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48183Woodhaven | 3.5 mi | 18 |
| 48193Riverview | 4 mi | 7.2 |
| 48192Wyandotte | 4.5 mi | 5.3 |
| 48195Southgate | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| 48173Rockwood | 6.1 mi | 11.9 |
| 48146Lincoln Park | 7.1 mi | 5.8 |
| 48229Ecorse | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| 48134Flat Rock | 8.1 mi | 18.5 |
| 48180Taylor | 8.1 mi | 23.6 |
| 48101Allen Park | 8.6 mi | 7 |
| 48218River Rouge | 9 mi | 2.2 |
| 48217Detroit | 9 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48138?
- ZIP code 48138 is in Trenton, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48138 in?
- ZIP code 48138 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48138?
- About 10,344 people live in the 48138 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.