ZIP code
48229
Ecorse, MI
48229 covers Ecorse in Wayne County, with 9,166 people in the ACS 2023 estimate.
Figures are for the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), which is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. A PO Box or unique ZIP may have no ZCTA and no demographics. Methodology
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year (vintage 2023). Geography: ZCTA 48229. Methodology
ZIP code map of 48229

About ZIP code 48229
Acceptable cities: Detroit, River Rouge
More enterprise fields
Commercial ZIP directory · not ACS
Commercial ZIP directory population_count for ZCTA 48229. Not ACS. Methodology
People in 48229
Race
- White3,135
- Black or African American4,303
- American Indian or Alaska Native104
- Asian33
- Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander2
- Other race748
- Two or more races933
Hispanic or Latino (any race): 1,681
Age
- Under 101,344
- 10 to 191,332
- 20 to 291,192
- 30 to 391,279
- 40 to 491,053
- 50 to 591,192
- 60 to 691,044
- 70 to 79549
- 80 and older273
Income and housing in 48229
Education
- High school graduate71.5%
- Bachelor's degree8.8%
- Graduate degree3.7%
Places covering 48229
Cities and places — Population overlap
Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each place, based on ZIP Code Database place-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census-place population.
- Ecorse100.0%
- Lincoln Park0.0%
ZIP Code Database place-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_place, keyed by place_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology
Counties — Population overlap
Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each county, based on ZIP Code Database county-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census county population.
- Wayne County100.0%
ZIP Code Database county-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_county, keyed by county_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology
Population history for 48229
Hover the chart or read the table below (Year | ACS | IRS).
| Year | ACS population | IRS population |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8,032 | |
| 2006 | 8,038 | |
| 2007 | 8,700 | |
| 2008 | 7,811 | |
| 2009 | 7,582 | |
| 2010 | 7,708 | |
| 2011 | 9,722 | 7,633 |
| 2012 | 9,707 | 7,280 |
| 2013 | 9,625 | 7,240 |
| 2014 | 9,591 | 7,200 |
| 2015 | 9,457 | 6,930 |
| 2016 | 9,388 | 6,830 |
| 2017 | 9,321 | 6,640 |
| 2018 | 9,372 | 6,550 |
| 2019 | 9,432 | 6,830 |
| 2020 | 9,456 | 6,780 |
| 2021 | 9,307 | 6,670 |
| 2022 | 9,288 | 6,890 |
| 2023 | 9,166 |
ACS: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. IRS: Statistics of Income ZIP Code data.
ZIP codes near 48229
12 nearest ZIP centroids (any distance)
- 48218River Rouge1.5 miPop 7,096 · Income $32,683
- 48217Detroit2.1 miPop 6,437 · Income $46,671
- 48146Lincoln Park2.1 miPop 39,511 · Income $57,183
- 48192Wyandotte2.8 miPop 24,593 · Income $67,846
- 48122Melvindale2.9 miPop 12,605 · Income $41,356
- 48101Allen Park3.6 miPop 28,128 · Income $80,045
- 48120Dearborn3.9 miPop 8,771 · Income $66,667
- 48209Detroit4.1 miPop 27,534 · Income $42,152
- 48195Southgate4.6 miPop 29,551 · Income $64,635
- 48210Detroit6.0 miPop 26,925 · Income $38,900
- 48126Dearborn6.1 miPop 52,075 · Income $42,353
- 48216Detroit6.2 miPop 5,681 · Income $42,278
ZIP centroids within 2 miles
| ZIP | City | State | Distance (miles) | ACS population | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48218 | River Rouge | MI | 1.5 mi | 7,096 | $32,683 |
ZIPs within 2 miles of this place
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ZIP code 48229 FAQ
- What city is ZIP code 48229 in?
- 48229 is in Ecorse, MI.
- What county is 48229 in?
- 48229 is in Wayne County.
- What is the median household income in 48229?
- The median household income in 48229 is $45,148.
- Which ZIP codes are near 48229?
- Use the radius tool on this page to list ZIP codes within a chosen distance of 48229.