48212 ZIP Code
Hamtramck, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48212 |
| City/Town: | Hamtramck |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,213 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,309 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,916 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,693 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,800 |
| Land Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4100, -83.0560 |
Population Information (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,213 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,635 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,578 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,580 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,301 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,729 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,201 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,665 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,241 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,045 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,582 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,973 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,045 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,694 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 822 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 335 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $899 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,693 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,670 | 79.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,023 | 20.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,018 | 60.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,652 | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,737 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,301 | 17.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,220 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,367 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,714 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,175 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,850 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,110 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 69.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,309 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,696 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,404 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,916 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,412 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,616 | 87.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,796 | 12.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,238 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,248 | 89.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 777 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 533 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,126 | 41.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,013 | 20.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 12,483 | 28.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 93 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,104 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,209 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,847 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 186 | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 131 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 46 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,387 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 789 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,535 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,785 | 15.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,703 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,979 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,176 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 897 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 164 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,531 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,446 | 19.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 312 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 330 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 161 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 597 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 242 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,878 | 30.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,529 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 888 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 108 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 280 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 969 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,975 | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,647 | 13.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 623 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 262 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.2% | 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 (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,603 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,842 | 27.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 29,464 | 68.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,641 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,850 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,892 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,601 | 13.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,435 | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 666 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,815 | 41.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,675 | 72.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 892 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,100 | 14.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 358 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 130 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 91 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 275 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 172 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 101 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 408 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 279 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 457 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 564 | 3.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 999 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,729 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,390 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,766 | 52.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 713 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,618 | 38.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,343 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,057 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 808 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,470 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 223 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 831 | 7.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,423 | 20.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,062 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,958 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,227 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,583 | 22.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,451 | 34.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,544 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 865 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 290 | 4.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 156 | 2.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $990 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $899 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.38 |
Households (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,670 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,026 | 51.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,627 | 31.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,147 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,178 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,187 | 44.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,865 | 24.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,807 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,865 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 104 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 775 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,277 | 37.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,464 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 423 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 624 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,851 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,990 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,576 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,122 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 802 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,244 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,732 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 395 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,874 | 60.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,463 | 30.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,660 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,999 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,972 | 65.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 670 | 22.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 207 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 357 | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,954 | 60.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,191 | 9.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,259 | 411.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,259 | 411.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,259 | 411.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,020 | 48.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 180 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,633 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,895 | 37.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 24,738 | 62.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 58 | 0.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 13,973 | 35.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 240 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10,467 | 26.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,670 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,476 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Hamtramck, MI48212