48206 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48206 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,011 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,641 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,547 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,013 |
| Median Home Value: | $84,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3752, -83.1078 |
Population Information (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,011 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,352 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,659 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,038 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,003 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 859 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 911 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 972 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,488 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,822 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,210 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,011 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,265 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,347 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 792 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 293 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $84,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $812 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,013 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,345 | 57.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,668 | 42.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,176 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,169 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,228 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 416 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,039 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,496 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,145 | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 667 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,241 | 11.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,224 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,641 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,952 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,176 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,547 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,194 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,088 | 84.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,106 | 15.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,775 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,955 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 923 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,506 | 9.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,639 | 85.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 109 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 559 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 331 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 315 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 110 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,040 | 16.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 705 | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 728 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 559 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,045 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 741 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 475 | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 587 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 179 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,356 | 55.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 434 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 744 | 12.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 199 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 284 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 808 | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 131 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 810 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 145 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 673 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 437 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 308 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 679 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,734 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 554 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 251 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 241 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.4% | 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 (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,868 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,058 | 44.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,869 | 61.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,112 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,835 | 60.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,033 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,153 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 876 | 13.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 216 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,505 | 39.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,206 | 56.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,094 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,007 | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 767 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 207 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 351 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,243 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 128 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 76 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 120 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 380 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 334 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 259 | 2.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 302 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 925 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,610 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,000 | 63.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 250 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,368 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,410 | 21.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,116 | 37.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,716 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,153 | 10.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,426 | 85.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 58 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 720 | 11.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 72 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,660 | 26.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,658 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,482 | 23.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 545 | 8.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,161 | 36.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 580 | 18.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 264 | 8.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 344 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 467 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 241 | 7.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 112 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,471 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $559 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $812 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,345 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,292 | 20.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 488 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,885 | 29.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,750 | 43.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,616 | 25.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,879 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,166 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,505 | 56.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,498 | 24.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 722 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,549 | 57.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,493 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 299 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 195 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,431 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 553 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,015 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,710 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 394 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,980 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,587 | 22.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,298 | 64.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,187 | 33.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,552 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,277 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 765 | 59.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 500 | 39.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 266 | 20.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,499 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 18 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 512 | 2844.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 512 | 2844.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 512 | 2844.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 261.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 168 | 933.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 16.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 197 | 1094.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,973 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,059 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 914 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 511 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 56 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 231 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,345 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,480 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
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