48205 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48205 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,816 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,671 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,084 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,150 |
| Median Home Value: | $47,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4332, -82.9813 |
Population Information (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,816 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,513 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,303 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,370 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,482 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,914 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,997 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,455 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,619 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,276 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,957 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,494 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,396 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,995 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 733 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 128 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $47,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,123 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,150 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,406 | 72.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,744 | 27.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,563 | 36.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,843 | 63.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,598 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 598 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,127 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,110 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,652 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,533 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,051 | 5.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 527 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,671 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,851 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,007 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,084 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,487 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,668 | 82.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,819 | 17.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,175 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,536 | 91.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 905 | 6.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 216 | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,071 | 3.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,053 | 94.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 44 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 235 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 65 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 348 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 113 | 0.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 144 | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 109 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 967 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 738 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,339 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,859 | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,587 | 20.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,504 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,359 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 682 | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 215 | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 156 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,995 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,885 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 665 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 281 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 337 | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 535 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,610 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 633 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,389 | 17.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 712 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 544 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 998 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,485 | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,808 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 491 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 365 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.4% | 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 (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,625 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,368 | 42.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,705 | 55.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,010 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,005 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,879 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,116 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,539 | 12.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 441 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,055 | 40.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,425 | 89.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 487 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 238 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 62 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 124 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 428 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 283 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 103 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 39 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 169 | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 117 | 0.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 261 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 416 | 2.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,890 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,516 | 32.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 5,733 | 33.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,009 | 17.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 182 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 929 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,851 | 16.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,408 | 66.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,547 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,642 | 93.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 596 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,740 | 14.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,663 | 53.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,364 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 639 | 5.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,427 | 53.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,554 | 34.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 5.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 130 | 2.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 69 | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 44 | 1.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 105 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $959 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $487 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,123 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,406 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,635 | 13.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 392 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,582 | 28.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,051 | 40.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,095 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,250 | 18.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,161 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,077 | 66.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,048 | 16.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 528 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,112 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,837 | 72.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,209 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 288 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 542 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,094 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,637 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,648 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,890 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 793 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,635 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,286 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 342 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,832 | 66.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,112 | 25.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,784 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,692 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,682 | 72.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 998 | 27.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 247 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,587 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 229 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 229 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 229 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 74 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,446 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,046 | 98.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 400 | 1.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 195 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 140 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,406 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,519 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
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