48225 ZIP Code — Harper Woods, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48225 is located in Harper Woods, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 2.67 square miles and serves a population of 16,228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 313.

About ZIP code 48225

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $57,655. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48225 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,228

population

2.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harper Woods	Acceptable
Harper Woods	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48224 Detroit (1.7 mi) 48236 Grosse Pointe (2 mi) 48021 Eastpointe (2.1 mi) 48205 Detroit (2.4 mi) 48080 Saint Clair Shores (2.6 mi) 48230 Grosse Pointe (3.7 mi) 48089 Warren (4.2 mi) 48215 Detroit (4.3 mi) 48081 Saint Clair Shores (4.3 mi) 48213 Detroit (4.3 mi) 48066 Roseville (5.1 mi) 48214 Detroit (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,228
Population density	6,078 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	2.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4361
Longitude	-82.9317
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	313

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

16,228

Population

6,078

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$57,655

Median household income

$27,329

Per capita income

$132,800

Median home value

$1,284

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

3,773

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

450

Under 5

521

577

5–9

667

671

10–14

776

531

15–19

613

468

20–24

541

1,061

25–34

1,226

865

35–44

1,000

1,118

45–54

1,293

479

55–59

553

310

60–64

359

646

65–74

747

165

75–84

190

186

85+

215

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,358	26.9%
18 and over	11,870	73.1%
65 and over	2,149	13.2%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.4%

White 28.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,572	64.4%
White	4,657	28.4%
Two or more races	831	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	182	1.1%
Other race	71	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	0.4%
Asian	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 31.9%

$150k–$200k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,800
Median rent / month	$1,284
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	0.1%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	51.6%
1940–1949	20.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.3%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,412	24.5%
Cohabiting couple	397	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,085	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,880	49.9%
Households with children under 18	1,833	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,723	29.8%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.9%	48.1%
Married	26.5%	24.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	3.4%	9.7%
Divorced	10.6%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	264	5.9%
Kindergarten	268	5.9%
Elementary school	2,277	50.5%
High school	967	21.4%
College / grad school	734	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,257	94.0%
Spanish	98	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,830	97.5%
Born in same state	15,725	96.9%
Born in different state	14,151	87.2%
Foreign born	105	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	398	2.5%
Not a US citizen	272	68.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	680	4.2%
French	461	2.8%
Arab	241	1.5%
German	96	0.6%
English	71	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%
Polish	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48225

What city is ZIP code 48225 in?

ZIP code 48225 is primarily assigned to Harper Woods, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48225 in?

ZIP code 48225 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48225?

20% of residents in ZIP code 48225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48225?

The median home value in ZIP code 48225 is $132,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 48225?

ZIP code 48225 has an estimated population of 16,228 residents, with a density of 6,069 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48225?

The median household income in ZIP code 48225 is $57,655, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48225 in?

ZIP code 48225 observes the EST timezone.