48202 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48202 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,617 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,244 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,279 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,792 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3746, -83.0777 |
Population Information (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,617 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,329 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,288 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 472 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 568 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 243 | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,295 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,312 | 15.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,689 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,424 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,783 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 954 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 922 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,223 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 577 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 155 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $842 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,792 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,216 | 73.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,576 | 26.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,116 | 29.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,100 | 70.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,727 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 217 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 675 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,396 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,969 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,010 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,079 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,381 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,244 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,419 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,673 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,279 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,677 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,719 | 88.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 920 | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,541 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,507 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 947 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 263 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,801 | 26.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,113 | 62.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 867 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 205 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 482 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 322 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 398 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 218 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48202 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,132 | 15.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 882 | 12.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 644 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,077 | 14.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 711 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 954 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 679 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 600 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 272 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 265 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48202 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,771 | 56.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 493 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 373 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,051 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 170 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 769 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48202 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 27 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 127 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 715 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 133 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 564 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 177 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 444 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 902 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,366 | 35.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 554 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 156 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.5% | 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 (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,294 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,562 | 58.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,112 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,177 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48202 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,933 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,728 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,246 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 770 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 270 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,195 | 30.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48202 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,608 | 26.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,033 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 567 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 520 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 460 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 381 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,201 | 42.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48202 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 526 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 586 | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 406 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 353 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 826 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 230 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 461 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 632 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,767 | 58.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48202 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,072 | 10.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,242 | 33.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,268 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,534 | 15.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,177 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 499 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48202 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,157 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 100 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,718 | 23.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 131 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48202 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,060 | 28.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,692 | 51.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,129 | 15.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 335 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48202 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 434 | 20.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 200 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 256 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 487 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 417 | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 74 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,833 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $842 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.59 | 2.38 |
Households (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,216 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 890 | 12.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 252 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,922 | 40.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,791 | 38.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 860 | 11.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,576 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48202 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,660 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,354 | 65.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,029 | 15.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 251 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 851 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,409 | 66.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48202 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,041 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 79 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 550 | 13.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 384 | 9.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,885 | 71.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,008 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,009 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,471 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,875 | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 128 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,939 | 67.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 808 | 28.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48202 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,922 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,603 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,350 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,127 | 43.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 322 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 126 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,535 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,082 | 2254.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,082 | 2254.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,082 | 2254.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 166.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 223 | 464.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 127 | 264.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 124 | 258.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48202 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,145 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,807 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,338 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 257 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 514 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 308 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 259 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48202 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,216 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,458 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
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