48201 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48201 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,287 |
| Median Household Income: | $22,243 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,051 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,684 |
| Median Home Value: | $381,500 |
| Land Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3470, -83.0600 |
Population Information (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,287 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,266 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,021 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 626 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 700 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 637 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 754 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,684 | 11.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,181 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,461 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 992 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 778 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,110 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,490 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 692 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 182 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $381,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $765 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,684 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,631 | 78.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,053 | 21.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 869 | 11.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,762 | 88.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,886 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 258 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,093 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,738 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,791 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 564 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,967 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,475 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $22,243 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,940 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $33,176 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,051 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,314 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,613 | 88.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 701 | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,930 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,534 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 854 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 225 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,550 | 24.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,904 | 62.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 985 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 125 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 680 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 337 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 529 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 169 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 204 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 156 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,267 | 16.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,614 | 21.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,206 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 674 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 717 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 670 | 8.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 542 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 434 | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 255 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,672 | 47.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 241 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 396 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,120 | 20.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 372 | 6.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 729 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 111 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 620 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 9 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 343 | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 110 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 32 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 590 | 10.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 853 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,864 | 33.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 624 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 322 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 127 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 44.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,318 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,543 | 45.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,769 | 54.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 875 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,057 | 53.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,200 | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 748 | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,689 | 22.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 316 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,955 | 38.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 599 | 6.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,221 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 136 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 529 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 879 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 887 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,413 | 55.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 874 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,725 | 17.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 531 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 684 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,251 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 367 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 562 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 269 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,387 | 35.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,158 | 12.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,205 | 43.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,211 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 900 | 9.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 140 | 1.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 70 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,989 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,086 | 27.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 225 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 302 | 4.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,471 | 45.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,041 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 989 | 13.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 130 | 1.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 25 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 28 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 101 | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 492 | 56.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 142 | 16.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,232 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $824 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $765 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.67 | 2.38 |
Households (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,631 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 728 | 9.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 166 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,756 | 36.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,882 | 50.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,208 | 15.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,053 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,033 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,976 | 65.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 857 | 14.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 900 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,960 | 65.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,740 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 890 | 23.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 343 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,189 | 58.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,064 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 703 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,193 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,060 | 21.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 73 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,565 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,422 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,020 | 77.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,068 | 21.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,644 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,229 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 436 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 195 | 6.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,977 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 103 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,310 | 1271.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,310 | 1271.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,310 | 1271.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 104 | 101.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 51 | 49.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 202 | 196.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 238 | 231.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,661 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,485 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,176 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 168 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 582 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 127 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,631 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,519 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
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