Harper Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan

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.
- 15,492residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 5,892 / sq mipopulation density
- 48225ZIP code
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 had 15,492 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,492 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,892 per sq mi (2,275 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harper Woods at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,492 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.63 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4390° N, 82.9293° W |
| ZIP code | 48225 |
| Official website | harperwoodscity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2636700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harper Woods
- Grosse Pointe Woods1.5 mi E
- Eastpointe2.1 mi NW
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores2.9 mi E
- Grosse Pointe Farms3.5 mi SE
- Grosse Pointe4.0 mi S
- St. Clair Shores4.2 mi NE
- Grosse Pointe Park4.5 mi S
- Roseville4.8 mi N
- Center Line5.8 mi NW
- Warren6.1 mi NW
- Fraser6.9 mi N
- Hamtramck7.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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