ZIP 48127 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dearborn Heights city, MI (48127)

Median Income

$63,084

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,563

Wealth inflow

Population

39,943

Unemployment

7.5%

3.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,563 for ZIP 48127 (Dearborn Heights city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.5%+104% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.5%+66% vs US avg

1,039

Establishments

6,180

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction4.2%
Manufacturing16.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.0%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social24.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services4.4%
Public administration1.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48127 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.7%, median income rose 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.8%.

Median Income

$63,084

-16% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate