48219 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48219 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,595 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,312 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,012 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,626 |
| Median Home Value: | $74,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4253, -83.2514 |
Population Information (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,595 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,028 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,567 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,816 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,785 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,420 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,716 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,376 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,539 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,229 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,444 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,853 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,240 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,528 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,904 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 745 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $74,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,024 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,626 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,878 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,748 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,868 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,010 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,482 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 868 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,197 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,365 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,599 | 31.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,213 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,700 | 8.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,540 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,312 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,554 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,950 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,012 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,278 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,384 | 85.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,894 | 15.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,748 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,737 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,490 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,128 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,650 | 5.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 39,433 | 88.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 753 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,589 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,034 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 596 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 472 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 114 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48219 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,198 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,722 | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,110 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,747 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,084 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,192 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,522 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,544 | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 462 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 297 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48219 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,757 | 65.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,652 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 743 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 191 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 622 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,483 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48219 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 484 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,624 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,599 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,413 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 905 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,739 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,129 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,813 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 578 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 756 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.7% | 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 (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,358 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,557 | 46.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,574 | 59.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,837 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48219 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,050 | 67.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,362 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,266 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,631 | 14.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 682 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,329 | 41.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48219 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,517 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 291 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 215 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 287 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 575 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 727 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,981 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48219 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 228 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 301 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 353 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,461 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,544 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 8,274 | 40.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,729 | 22.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,669 | 12.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48219 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 327 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,417 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,168 | 20.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,558 | 56.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,905 | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 251 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48219 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,778 | 82.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 192 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,506 | 14.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 176 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 160 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48219 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,345 | 18.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,145 | 45.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,259 | 23.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,129 | 11.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48219 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3,036 | 30.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,757 | 38.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,724 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 826 | 8.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 325 | 3.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 175 | 1.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 25 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,160 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $510 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,024 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,878 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,451 | 19.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,149 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,870 | 27.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,417 | 47.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,939 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,725 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48219 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,519 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,533 | 57.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,849 | 23.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 473 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,173 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,626 | 58.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48219 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,112 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 480 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 458 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,813 | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,487 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,874 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,163 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,917 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,195 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,183 | 20.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 702 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,638 | 61.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,843 | 31.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48219 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,161 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,731 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,291 | 69.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,402 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 351 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 38 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,699 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 896 | 963.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 896 | 963.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 896 | 963.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 370 | 397.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 23.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 310 | 333.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 60.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48219 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,779 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,972 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,807 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 442 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 547 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 125 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 693 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48219 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,878 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,471 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Detroit, MI48219