ZIP 48138 small town America/Detroit Wayne County

ZIP 48138 — Grosse Ile, MI

A small town neighborhood profile for Grosse Ile, Michigan, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
10,682
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
478
people per sq mi (small town)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
42.132, -83.159
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Detroit
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 48138, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
9/10
Walkability
6/10

About Grosse Ile, MI

ZIP code 48138 sits in Grosse Ile, part of Wayne County in the state of Michigan. With roughly 10,682 residents and an estimated density of 478 people per square mile, this area reads as a small town neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Michigan index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A small town profile typically means mostly single-family neighborhoods anchored by a small commercial main street and easy parking everywhere. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 48138 against other parts of Grosse Ile, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Michigan overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 48138:

  • “Movers near Grosse Ile MI” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 48138” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Grosse Ile” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 48138” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Grosse Ile permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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