The 48126 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Dearborn in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 48,424. It is estimated that about 20.6% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $13,984. The median age in the 48126 ZIP Code is 26.1 years, with 10.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $35,436, while an estimated 36% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48126 is $35,436, while the region's mean household income is $50,416. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,984. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48126 of $13,984 is approximately 55.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 36.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately282.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.2% of the population in 48126 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 48126 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48126, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.5% of 48126 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48126 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.0%), followed by Asian (5.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48126 are younger than average. The median age of 26.1 years in ZIP Code 48126 is approximately 31.5% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 65.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 48126 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 48126 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 48126, 21.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 72.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 21.9% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 72.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48126, an estimated 33.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.0% |
In ZIP Code 48126, 70.1% of the population graduated high school, while 20.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 19.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.1% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 19.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48126 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48126 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.5% of adults 18 and older in this Wayne County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.8% |
| Current asthma | 13.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48126 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 77.6% of those 18 and above in 48126 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48126 include sleeping less than 7 hours (37.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (37.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 52.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| Current smoking | 31.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.5% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48126 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48126 | 14.13¢/kWh | 10.93¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 48126 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.06 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.25 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.06 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.35 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48126, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48126 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 458 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 256 |
| Checking or savings account | 22 |
| Debt collection | 19 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 9 |
| Other | 14 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 451 |
| Improper use of your report | 152 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 89 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 19 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 13 |
| Other | 54 |
In 48126, 49.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 19.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48126 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 48126 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 18.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.4% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |