48223 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48223 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,587 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,574 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,376 |
| Median Home Value: | $84,700 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3934, -83.2461 |
Population Information (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,287 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,460 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,953 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,804 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,109 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,933 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,677 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,878 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,126 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,079 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,431 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,264 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,505 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 763 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 225 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $84,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $972 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,376 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,594 | 84.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,782 | 15.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,296 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,298 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,271 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 237 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,257 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,491 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,548 | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,521 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,669 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,548 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,587 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,031 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,186 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,574 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,782 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,153 | 86.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,608 | 13.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,623 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,567 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,125 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 461 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,668 | 6.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,636 | 87.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 148 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 152 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,123 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 355 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 249 | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 158 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 929 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 680 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,096 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,217 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,567 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,451 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,138 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,148 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 276 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 92 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,395 | 63.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,280 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 331 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 437 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 964 | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 311 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,449 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 199 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 982 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 761 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 508 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,089 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,501 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,238 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 433 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 493 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.6% | 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 (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,334 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,251 | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,015 | 58.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,392 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,231 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,184 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,428 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 963 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 464 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,269 | 34.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,922 | 78.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 520 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 306 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 253 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 222 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 792 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 57 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 329 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 281 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 249 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 395 | 3.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,026 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,326 | 29.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,953 | 26.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,760 | 24.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 133 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,087 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,719 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,661 | 49.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,539 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 237 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,300 | 86.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 118 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,005 | 10.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.3% | 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: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,507 | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,159 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,783 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,145 | 11.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,392 | 26.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,695 | 32.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 855 | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 751 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 520 | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 75 | 1.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,339 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $972 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,594 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,400 | 25.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 832 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,364 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,073 | 42.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,365 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,573 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,096 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,895 | 53.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,639 | 29.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 282 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,096 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,148 | 67.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 398 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 393 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,990 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,689 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,512 | 21.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,600 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,136 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,726 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,334 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 389 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,800 | 64.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,145 | 26.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,264 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,038 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,482 | 81.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 505 | 16.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 79 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,491 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 66 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 256 | 387.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 256 | 387.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 256 | 387.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 41 | 62.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 17 | 25.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 24.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 167 | 253.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,794 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,108 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 686 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 386 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 127 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,594 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,119 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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