48207 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48207 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,960 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,175 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,683 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3490, -83.0127 |
Population Information (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,577 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,136 | 44.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,441 | 55.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,192 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 752 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 641 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 636 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,517 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,700 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,390 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,465 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,131 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,693 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,637 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,322 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 501 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,683 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,892 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,791 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,059 | 28.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,833 | 71.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,839 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 437 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,176 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,830 | 24.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,711 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,186 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,871 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,628 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48207 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,960 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,610 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,853 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,175 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,813 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,721 | 88.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,092 | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,069 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,150 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,246 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 302 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,612 | 17.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,679 | 76.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 111 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 563 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 113 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 499 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 195 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 220 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 92 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48207 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,033 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,228 | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,145 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,074 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,477 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,702 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 987 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,375 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 302 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 569 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48207 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,177 | 59.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 646 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 571 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 483 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 320 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,180 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48207 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 137 | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,035 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 848 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 575 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 168 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 602 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,497 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,833 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 840 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 434 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 602 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.7% | 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 (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,984 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,926 | 53.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,659 | 51.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,174 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48207 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,032 | 64.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,798 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,677 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,125 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 756 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,865 | 26.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48207 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,215 | 9.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,201 | 17.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 754 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 775 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,035 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 827 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,876 | 46.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48207 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 819 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 538 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 932 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,572 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,864 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,843 | 22.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,200 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 481 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,434 | 19.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48207 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,046 | 8.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,204 | 33.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,347 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,152 | 17.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 752 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 182 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48207 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,993 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,305 | 30.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 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: | 214 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 260 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48207 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,825 | 25.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,972 | 54.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,640 | 15.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 455 | 4.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48207 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 722 | 23.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 378 | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 349 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 672 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 433 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 100 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48207 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,787 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $572 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.80 | 2.38 |
Households (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,892 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,204 | 11.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 140 | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,351 | 30.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,690 | 52.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,249 | 11.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,625 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48207 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,039 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,844 | 60.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,487 | 18.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,221 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,271 | 65.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48207 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,993 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,070 | 35.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 572 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,032 | 34.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,613 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,106 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,036 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,308 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,594 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48207 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,180 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,157 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,910 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,103 | 34.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 500 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48207 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,735 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 140 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 842 | 601.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 842 | 601.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 842 | 601.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 184 | 131.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 182 | 130.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 58 | 41.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 27.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48207 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,385 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,334 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,051 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 289 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 319 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 250 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48207 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,892 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,668 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
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