Dearborn Heights Michigan Map

About Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 61,771. The population density is 2042.7 people per km². Dearborn Heights is located at 42.3370°N, 83.2733°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48127.

Dearborn Heights, Michigan, unfolds with a quiet dignity across the gentle slopes and flatter expanses of Wayne County. It lies 3.1 miles east-north-east of Garden City, MI (from Garden City, MI: bearing 75°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Dearborn. Its landscape, a mosaic of manicured residential streets and bustling commercial arteries, is punctuated by the verdant ribbons of local parks and the meandering paths of small creeks, their waters reflecting the ever-changing Michigan sky. The air here often carries the scent of freshly cut grass in the summer and the crisp, cool promise of autumn, a testament to its position in the heart of the Great Lakes region. The character of Dearborn Heights is one of industrious suburban life, a place where families put down roots and the hum of daily activity forms a steady, reassuring backdrop. The history of Dearborn Heights is deeply intertwined with the automotive industry that shaped so much of southeastern Michigan. Its growth accelerated in the mid-20th century, a boom fueled by the nearby Ford Motor Company facilities and the promise of good jobs. This legacy is still palpable, not just in the robust local economy that continues to support a diverse range of businesses, but in the enduring spirit of innovation and hard work that characterizes its residents. While the grand estates and sprawling farmlands of earlier eras have largely given way to suburban development, the echoes of that past can be found in the established neighborhoods and the enduring sense of community that defines Dearborn Heights.

About This Dearborn Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dearborn Heights, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.336982, -83.273263. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dearborn Heights and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Dearborn Heights includes the ZIP code (48127), telephone area code (313), county seat of Wayne County (Detroit), and school district assignment (Crestwood School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dearborn Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.