ZIP code 48229
Where is ZIP code 48229?
Ecorse, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48229 belongs to Ecorse, Michigan in Wayne County. 48229 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 226, 313, 519, 548 and 734. About 9,061 people live in the 48229 area, where the median household income is $40,264. The closest ZIP codes are 48121 (Dearborn, 0.8 mi south), 48123 (Dearborn, 0.8 mi south) and 48136 (Garden City, 0.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 48229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ecorse |
| Also accepted | Detroit, River Rouge |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 226, 313, 519, 548, 734 |
| Coordinates | 42.2519, -83.1489 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48229
| Population | 9,061 · higher than 65% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,197 · higher than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.9 years · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $40,264 · lower than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,271 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,400 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $840 a month |
| Housing units | 4,118 |
| Households | 3,611 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 2.83 sq mi (plus 0.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48229. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48121 | Dearborn, MI | 0.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48123 | Dearborn, MI | 0.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48136 | Garden City, MI | 0.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48222 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Standard |
| 48244 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48260 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48265 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48266 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48277 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48278 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
| 48288 | Detroit, MI | 0.8 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48229 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48229
123 MAIN ST
ECORSE MI 48229
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DETROIT and RIVER ROUGE as the city name for 48229. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48229-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48229?
- 48229 is a Ecorse, Michigan ZIP code. Detroit and River Rouge are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48229 in?
- ZIP code 48229 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48229 in?
- 48229 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48229?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48229 use area codes 226, 313, 519, 548 and 734.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48229?
- About 9,061 people live in ZIP code 48229, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48229?
- The median household income in 48229 is $40,264 a year, lower than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48229?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48229 are 48121 (Dearborn, 0.8 miles), 48123 (Dearborn, 0.8 miles), 48136 (Garden City, 0.8 miles) and 48222 (Detroit, 0.8 miles).