48221 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48221 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,570 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,181 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,603 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,310 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4272, -83.1495 |
Population Information (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,570 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,699 | 45.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,871 | 55.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,507 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,568 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,034 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,118 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,576 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,535 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,008 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,958 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,553 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,443 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,990 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,128 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,152 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,087 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,310 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,445 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,865 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,880 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,565 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 598 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,438 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,061 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,364 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,942 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,664 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,700 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,181 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,212 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,880 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,603 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,200 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,480 | 85.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,720 | 14.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,520 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,835 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,890 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 739 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,063 | 7.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36,031 | 86.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 648 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 231 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,561 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 432 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 270 | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 146 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 49 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,143 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,063 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,402 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,460 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,493 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,488 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,040 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,889 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 624 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 843 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,305 | 62.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,968 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,051 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 355 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 272 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,989 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 96 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 318 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,101 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 280 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,582 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,067 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 260 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,021 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,911 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,113 | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,334 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 674 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 723 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 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 (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,427 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,364 | 56.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,833 | 54.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,143 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,655 | 69.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,632 | 42.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,729 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,646 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 829 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,585 | 29.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,464 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,105 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,739 | 10.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 203 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 61 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 269 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 462 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 20 | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 169 | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 254 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 78 | 0.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 381 | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,284 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,046 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,345 | 25.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,733 | 38.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 115 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 683 | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,653 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,237 | 53.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,412 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,210 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,932 | 90.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,205 | 7.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 69 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 82 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,056 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,078 | 45.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,442 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,869 | 12.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,376 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,859 | 28.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,614 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,249 | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,501 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,056 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 169 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,438 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $556 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,087 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,445 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,768 | 24.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,208 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,109 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,398 | 47.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,390 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,821 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,538 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,587 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,227 | 29.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 740 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,430 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,042 | 69.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,053 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 521 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 204 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,465 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,590 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,273 | 29.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,571 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,652 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,570 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,586 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 549 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,447 | 58.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,590 | 34.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,361 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,672 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,052 | 65.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,549 | 33.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 346 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 71 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,885 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 184 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 685 | 372.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 685 | 372.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 685 | 372.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 39 | 21.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 100 | 54.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 300 | 163.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 26.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,063 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,179 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 884 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 297 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 241 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 90 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 256 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,445 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,322 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
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