What to know about ZIP 48099
ZIP code 48099 covers ZIP 48099 with a population of about 3,518.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DETROIT media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 48099 covers ZIP 48099 with a population of about 3,518.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DETROIT media market.
Median household income in ZIP 48099 is about $90,055 — about 20% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.1%; unemployment rate near 5.3%; 65.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 31.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 15.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $252,500 — about 27% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,271 (about 9% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.6% (about 31.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 48099, a household would need roughly $70,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,622. That sits below the local median household income ($90,055), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.