48216 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48216 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,171 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,066 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,332 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,102 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,800 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3264, -83.0793 |
Population Information (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,171 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,539 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,632 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 353 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 251 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 346 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 225 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 348 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,087 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 832 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 517 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 243 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 213 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 392 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 220 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 144 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $809 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,102 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,429 | 78.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 673 | 21.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 799 | 32.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,630 | 67.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,648 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 216 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 313 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 838 | 23.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 880 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 197 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 725 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 479 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,066 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,657 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,195 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,332 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,517 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,303 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 214 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,640 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,971 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 253 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 79 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,180 | 42.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,919 | 37.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 622 | 12.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 388 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 764 | 14.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,360 | 26.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,017 | 19.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 224 | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 278 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 387 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 164 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 351 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 279 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 260 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 257 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 83 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 124 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,610 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 101 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 172 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 285 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 68 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 288 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 189 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 102 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 107 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 308 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 643 | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 227 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 78 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 91 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.3% | 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 (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,714 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,742 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,547 | 49.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 457 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,709 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 653 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 309 | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 323 | 13.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 626 | 25.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,230 | 39.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 538 | 17.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 213 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 58 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 148 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 832 | 26.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 130 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 441 | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 68 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 80 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 209 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 112 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 114 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 223 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,725 | 55.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 191 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 659 | 21.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 955 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 939 | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 279 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,046 | 84.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 32 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 328 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 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: | 14 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 640 | 26.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 936 | 38.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 587 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 266 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 98 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 106 | 13.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 49 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 121 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 199 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 131 | 16.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,400 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $538 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $809 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,429 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 373 | 15.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 227 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 783 | 32.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,106 | 45.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 447 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 688 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,988 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,137 | 57.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 417 | 21.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 40 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 319 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,337 | 67.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,086 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 74 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 499 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 176 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 297 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,065 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 143 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,171 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 792 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 30 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 370 | 46.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 392 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,467 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 635 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 393 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 237 | 37.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 81 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,784 | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 108 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 387 | 358.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 387 | 358.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 387 | 358.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 7 | 6.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 12.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 318 | 294.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 11.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,818 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,833 | 79.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 985 | 20.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 942 | 19.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 28 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,429 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,215 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
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