Harper Woods

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Aerial view of Harper Woods, Michigan
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Harper Woods is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 15,492 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grosse Pointe Woods, 1.5 miles E.

About Harper Woods

Harper Woods is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Harper Woods borders Detroit to the north and east, roughly 9 miles (14.5 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 15,492.

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Living in Harper Woods

Median household income
$65,022
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Median age
37.1
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Harper Woods, MI population

Harper Woods had 15,492 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,492
Density5,892 per sq mi (2,275 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Harper Woods at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyWayne County
TypeCity
Population15,492 (2020)
Land area2.63 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates42.4390° N, 82.9293° W
ZIP code48225
Official websiteharperwoodscity.org
Census code (GEOID)2636700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Harper Woods

What county is Harper Woods in?

Harper Woods is in Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the population of Harper Woods, MI?

15,492 people lived in Harper Woods at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Harper Woods, MI?

The ZIP code of Harper Woods is 48225.

What is the elevation of Harper Woods?

587 feet (179 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Harper Woods?

Grosse Pointe Woods (1.5 mi), Eastpointe (2.1 mi), Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (2.9 mi), Grosse Pointe Farms (3.5 mi), Grosse Pointe (4.0 mi).

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