48213 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48213 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,232 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,659 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,581 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,564 |
| Median Home Value: | $45,700 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3979, -82.9954 |
Population Information (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,232 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,106 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,126 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,546 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,667 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,318 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,410 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,726 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,462 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,565 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,380 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,409 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,157 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,895 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,287 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $45,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $794 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,564 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,495 | 64.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,069 | 35.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,358 | 58.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,137 | 41.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,565 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 437 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,266 | 16.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,461 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,621 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 679 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 739 | 5.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 362 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48213 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,659 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,917 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,395 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,581 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,781 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,451 | 82.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,330 | 17.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,597 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,445 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 709 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 281 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 781 | 3.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 20,139 | 94.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 21 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 125 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 153 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 136 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 408 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 138 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 252 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48213 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,155 | 15.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 989 | 13.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,025 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 645 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,360 | 18.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,099 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 400 | 5.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 665 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 69 | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 88 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48213 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,033 | 62.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 699 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 657 | 10.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 95 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 354 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 459 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48213 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 349 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,135 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 106 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 441 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 337 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 72 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 156 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 633 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,791 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,028 | 15.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 177 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.0% | 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 (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,489 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,147 | 33.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,915 | 70.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,499 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48213 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,770 | 63.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,906 | 38.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,943 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,283 | 17.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 310 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,397 | 45.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48213 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,521 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,268 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,352 | 11.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 323 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 498 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 167 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 405 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48213 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 60 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 117 | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 204 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 190 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 570 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 927 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,410 | 20.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,367 | 20.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,711 | 40.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48213 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 259 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 920 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,513 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,630 | 40.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,751 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 491 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48213 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,652 | 88.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 80 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 653 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48213 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,751 | 23.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,763 | 50.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,483 | 19.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 498 | 6.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48213 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,324 | 53.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,403 | 32.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 276 | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 77 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 179 | 4.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 58 | 1.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 41 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48213 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,054 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $794 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,495 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,216 | 16.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 450 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,870 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,945 | 52.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,351 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,744 | 36.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48213 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,666 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,000 | 65.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,534 | 20.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 745 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,266 | 68.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48213 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,872 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 303 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 218 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,283 | 46.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,369 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 699 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,778 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 884 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,988 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,238 | 25.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 372 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,995 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,871 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48213 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,859 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,146 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,515 | 79.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 623 | 19.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 222 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48213 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,946 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 101 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 286 | 283.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 286 | 283.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 286 | 283.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 8 | 7.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 74 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 17.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48213 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,258 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 428 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 208 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 167 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48213 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,495 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,677 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Detroit, MI48213