Ecorse
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Ecorse is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 9,305 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is River Rouge, 1.9 miles NE.
- 9,305residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 3,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 48229main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ecorse
Ecorse ( EE-korss) is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, Ecorse is located roughly 9 miles (14.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,305.
Ecorse is part of the Downriver community within Metro Detroit. The city shares a northwestern border with the city of Detroit and also borders the cities of Lincoln Park to the west, River Rouge to the north, and Wyandotte to the south. The city shares its name with the Ecorse River, which forms its southern border with Wyandotte. The Detroit River forms the city's eastern border as part of the Canada–United States border with LaSalle, Ontario.
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Living in Ecorse
- Median household income
- $40,241
- Median home value
- $65,400
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Ecorse had 9,305 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,305 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,280 per sq mi (1,266 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ecorse at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,305 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2496° N, 83.1404° W |
| ZIP codes | 48229, 48218 |
| Official website | ecorsemi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2624740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ecorse
- River Rouge1.9 mi NE
- Lincoln Park2.1 mi W
- Wyandotte2.8 mi S
- Melvindale2.9 mi NW
- Allen Park3.6 mi W
- Southgate4.6 mi SW
- Dearborn5.7 mi NW
- Riverview6.0 mi SW
- Taylor6.7 mi W
- Trenton8.0 mi S
- Woodhaven9.3 mi SW
- Detroit9.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ecorse
What county is Ecorse in?
Ecorse is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ecorse, MI?
9,305 people lived in Ecorse at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ecorse, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48229. Other ZIP codes: 48218.
What is the elevation of Ecorse?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ecorse?
River Rouge (1.9 mi), Lincoln Park (2.1 mi), Wyandotte (2.8 mi), Melvindale (2.9 mi), Allen Park (3.6 mi).
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