48208 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48208 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,827 |
| Median Household Income: | $24,046 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,768 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,217 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3485, -83.0918 |
Population Information (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,827 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,726 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,101 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 335 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 403 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 301 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 367 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 620 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,559 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 944 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 701 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 839 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 547 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 773 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 289 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 149 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $789 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,217 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,845 | 73.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,372 | 26.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,295 | 33.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,550 | 66.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,801 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 332 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 819 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,641 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,251 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 400 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 973 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 385 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $24,046 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,262 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $31,629 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,768 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,407 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,984 | 87.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 423 | 12.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,266 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,610 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 316 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 58 | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,088 | 26.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,315 | 67.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 66 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 25 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 327 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 192 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 420 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 269 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 75 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 678 | 17.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 567 | 14.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 737 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 359 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 487 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 232 | 6.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 130 | 3.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 248 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 193 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,758 | 58.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 140 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 200 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 246 | 8.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 545 | 18.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 91 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 460 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 18 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 234 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 105 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 244 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 320 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 874 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 388 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 141 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 94 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 38.2% | 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 (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,353 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,399 | 43.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,623 | 59.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 313 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,219 | 57.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,200 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 490 | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 503 | 13.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 8.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,377 | 35.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,746 | 33.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 497 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 559 | 10.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 365 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 199 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 217 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,634 | 31.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 32 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 824 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 213 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 233 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 601 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 290 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 285 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 250 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,489 | 47.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 239 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,229 | 23.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,674 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,232 | 23.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 570 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 273 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,901 | 75.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 891 | 23.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,451 | 37.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,519 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 717 | 18.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 158 | 4.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 270 | 20.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 186 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 126 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 156 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 401 | 31.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 20 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,845 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $789 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,845 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 356 | 9.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 155 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,349 | 35.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,978 | 51.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 773 | 20.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 916 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,257 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,475 | 76.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 410 | 12.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 90 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 217 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,054 | 63.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,684 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 126 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 122 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 490 | 29.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 329 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 617 | 36.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,550 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 292 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,666 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,244 | 29.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 78 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,519 | 67.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 647 | 28.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,075 | 77.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,694 | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 960 | 56.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 705 | 41.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 158 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,741 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 23 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 86 | 373.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 86 | 373.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 86 | 373.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 108.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 30 | 130.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 39.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,492 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,176 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 316 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 215 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 59 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,845 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,280 | 85.3% | 89.4% |
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