48204 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48204 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,365 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,224 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,765 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,874 |
| Median Home Value: | $46,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3658, -83.1428 |
Population Information (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,365 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,808 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,557 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,414 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,163 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,182 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,132 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,304 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,670 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,973 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,851 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,190 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,425 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,138 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,416 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 507 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $46,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,874 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,781 | 63.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 5,093 | 36.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,785 | 54.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,996 | 45.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,170 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 759 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,839 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,423 | 38.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,806 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,010 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 672 | 4.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 661 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,224 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $44,323 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $33,152 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,765 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,105 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,680 | 82.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,425 | 17.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,291 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,563 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 712 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 405 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 753 | 3.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,036 | 88.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 274 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 125 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,152 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 885 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 761 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 593 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 106 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,487 | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 928 | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,453 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,247 | 14.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,280 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,083 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 582 | 6.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 505 | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 159 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 57 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,985 | 59.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 593 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 933 | 14.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 750 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 392 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 884 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 51 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 688 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 499 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 380 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 978 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,612 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 530 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 281 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 332 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.8% | 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 (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,754 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,830 | 38.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,488 | 71.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,505 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,018 | 57.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,338 | 38.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,319 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,418 | 16.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 310 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,760 | 42.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,767 | 63.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 982 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,337 | 16.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 847 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 248 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 346 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 294 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 53 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 11 | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 13 | 0.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 228 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 167 | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 268 | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 937 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,805 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,927 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,518 | 61.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 296 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,213 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,310 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,400 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,350 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 305 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,636 | 87.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,015 | 11.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,146 | 24.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,515 | 51.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,594 | 18.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 526 | 6.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,574 | 53.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,107 | 23.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 420 | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 106 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 274 | 5.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 237 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,090 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $435 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,781 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,479 | 16.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 513 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,624 | 29.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,145 | 47.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,065 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,157 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,800 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,767 | 61.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,729 | 22.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 304 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 746 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,896 | 62.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,820 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 131 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,902 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 883 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 754 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,000 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 815 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,259 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,647 | 27.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 300 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,378 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,969 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,630 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,346 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,831 | 78.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 483 | 20.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 32 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,975 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 390 | 1181.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 390 | 1181.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 390 | 1181.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 109.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 245 | 742.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 109.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,951 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,159 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 792 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 518 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 78 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 134 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,781 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,427 | 84.6% | 89.4% |
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