48215 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48215 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,018 |
| Median Household Income: | $32,873 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,544 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,111 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,200 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3752, -82.9543 |
Population Information (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,018 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,311 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,707 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 693 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,150 | 10.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 754 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 806 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 517 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,224 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,259 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,327 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 670 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 845 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,042 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 532 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 199 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $851 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,111 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,429 | 72.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,682 | 27.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,077 | 46.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,352 | 53.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,098 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 225 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 965 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,401 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,868 | 26.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 325 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 720 | 10.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 594 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $32,873 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,278 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,016 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,544 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,934 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,322 | 84.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 593 | 15.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,251 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,759 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 372 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 185 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 919 | 8.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,822 | 89.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 186 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 111 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 219 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 196 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 518 | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 777 | 17.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 463 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 545 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 465 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 564 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 396 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 383 | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 124 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 194 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,195 | 66.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 421 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 178 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 451 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 58 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 538 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 229 | 6.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 390 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 241 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 287 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 697 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 433 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 190 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 147 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 39.9% | 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 (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,347 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,146 | 37.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,281 | 66.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 620 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,486 | 56.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,876 | 42.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 962 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 663 | 15.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 187 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,874 | 42.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,361 | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,253 | 20.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 178 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 47 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 141 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 209 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 919 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 86 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 665 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 541 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 298 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 184 | 3.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 188 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 978 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 828 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,343 | 38.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 82 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 863 | 14.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,703 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,488 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 908 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 67 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,038 | 91.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 26 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 304 | 6.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,257 | 28.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,807 | 40.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,009 | 22.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 356 | 8.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 424 | 20.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 535 | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 362 | 17.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 229 | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 286 | 13.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 77 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 112 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,375 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $473 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $851 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,429 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 801 | 18.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 133 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,339 | 30.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,012 | 45.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,130 | 25.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,516 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,024 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,276 | 56.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 853 | 21.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 156 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 603 | 15.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,204 | 54.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,792 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 45 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,689 | 60.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 772 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 181 | 6.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,884 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 619 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,967 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,007 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,189 | 59.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 726 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,715 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,225 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,118 | 91.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 107 | 8.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 29 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,927 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 120 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 91 | 75.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 91 | 75.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 91 | 75.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 7.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 41 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 16.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,325 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,151 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 174 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 107 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 61 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,429 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,968 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
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