48209 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48209 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,944 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,222 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,916 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,825 |
| Median Home Value: | $68,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3061, -83.1177 |
Population Information (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,944 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,378 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,566 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,798 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,713 | 10.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,673 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,496 | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,270 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,136 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,721 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,612 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 975 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,383 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,143 | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 759 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 265 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $68,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $800 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,825 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,721 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,104 | 19.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,961 | 56.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,760 | 43.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,994 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,218 | 21.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,179 | 21.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,896 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,753 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 798 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 823 | 5.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 327 | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 57.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,222 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,917 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,388 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,916 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,793 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,495 | 88.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,298 | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,646 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,161 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 704 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 570 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 60 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,396 | 34.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,666 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 402 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,278 | 49.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,170 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,879 | 55.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 19,878 | 73.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,811 | 55.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,955 | 7.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 390 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,722 | 10.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 953 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 910 | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,349 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 825 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,571 | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,252 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 816 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 645 | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 299 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 101 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,665 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,587 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 231 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 174 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 294 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 338 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,600 | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,594 | 16.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 361 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 946 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 455 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 505 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,173 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,017 | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 974 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 445 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 303 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.4% | 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 (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,575 | 83.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,914 | 25.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,893 | 62.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,369 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,593 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,287 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,224 | 14.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 910 | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 597 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,644 | 30.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,997 | 64.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 699 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,287 | 11.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 562 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 153 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 896 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 42 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 80 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 214 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 198 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 378 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 450 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 585 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 959 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 951 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,010 | 64.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 326 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,329 | 12.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,555 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,727 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,029 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 859 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,010 | 91.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 565 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,341 | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,455 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,731 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,194 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,628 | 32.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,812 | 36.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 885 | 17.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 238 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 188 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 120 | 2.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,004 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $504 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $800 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,721 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,354 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,898 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,082 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,555 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,818 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,739 | 19.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,485 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,464 | 52.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,853 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 682 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,430 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,045 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 229 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 428 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,423 | 55.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,934 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,031 | 12.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,480 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 627 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,944 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,669 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 782 | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,721 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,166 | 25.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,236 | 93.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,295 | 4.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 764 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 503 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 209 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,940 | 74.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,500 | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,004 | 466.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,004 | 466.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,004 | 466.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 3.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,668 | 444.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 96 | 6.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,146 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,900 | 39.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,246 | 60.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 14,930 | 59.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 248 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,721 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,597 | 87.1% | 89.4% |
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