48214 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48214 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,372 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,833 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,069 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,185 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,700 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3651, -82.9876 |
Population Information (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,372 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,979 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,393 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,005 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 889 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 682 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 757 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,120 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,084 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,083 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,178 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,643 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,772 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,276 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,101 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 782 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $779 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,185 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,496 | 72.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,689 | 28.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,901 | 41.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,595 | 58.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,919 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 697 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,789 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,472 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,604 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 747 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,136 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,474 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,833 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,270 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,639 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,069 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,844 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,191 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 624 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,828 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,723 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,218 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 242 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,994 | 15.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,530 | 80.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 46 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 191 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 611 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 498 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 138 | 0.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,238 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,403 | 14.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,426 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 932 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 983 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,140 | 12.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 674 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 940 | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 418 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,482 | 62.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 377 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 523 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 283 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 214 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,165 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 277 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 595 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 479 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 463 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 222 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 638 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,209 | 16.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,642 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 830 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 311 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 445 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.4% | 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 (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,864 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,299 | 48.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,292 | 58.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,178 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,374 | 56.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,066 | 42.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,529 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,500 | 15.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,010 | 31.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,715 | 35.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,486 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,057 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 167 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 401 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 570 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,769 | 36.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 127 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 860 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 298 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 390 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 659 | 5.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,158 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,308 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,456 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,929 | 52.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 578 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,679 | 27.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,198 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,309 | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,721 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 700 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,944 | 73.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 126 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,113 | 22.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 185 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,114 | 32.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,252 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,693 | 17.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 437 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,200 | 30.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 844 | 21.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 295 | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 234 | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 562 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 437 | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 273 | 7.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,662 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $523 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $779 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,496 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,418 | 14.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 430 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,637 | 27.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,779 | 50.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,537 | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,343 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,518 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,287 | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,665 | 22.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,123 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,464 | 59.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,904 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 89 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,303 | 44.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 793 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 581 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,277 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,023 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,042 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,001 | 26.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 48 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,214 | 64.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,739 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,734 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,352 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,486 | 74.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 839 | 25.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,938 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 434 | 1315.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 434 | 1315.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 434 | 1315.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 56 | 169.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 109.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 130 | 393.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 100.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,367 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,994 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 373 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 93 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 145 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 102 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,496 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,095 | 85.2% | 89.4% |
Detroit, MI48214