48224 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48224 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,011 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,968 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,752 |
| Median Home Value: | $65,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
14.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4107, -82.9415 |
Population Information (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,515 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,678 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,407 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,713 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,313 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,668 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,715 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,498 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,486 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,512 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,244 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,473 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,756 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 899 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 509 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $65,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,143 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,752 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,153 | 78.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,599 | 21.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,545 | 57.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,608 | 42.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,377 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 758 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,029 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,845 | 37.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,157 | 26.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,604 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,948 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,036 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,011 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,290 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,468 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,968 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,520 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,739 | 83.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,781 | 16.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,820 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,575 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,502 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 654 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,980 | 7.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 34,026 | 89.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 223 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 26 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 123 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 805 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 270 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 496 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 200 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 220 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48224 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,467 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 967 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,782 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,267 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,064 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,354 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,163 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,321 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 492 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48224 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,454 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,318 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 973 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 201 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 290 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,107 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48224 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 445 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,212 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,274 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,179 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 144 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 539 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,035 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,698 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,851 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 440 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 696 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.3% | 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 (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,187 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,846 | 38.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,071 | 63.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,702 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48224 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,649 | 73.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,015 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,063 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,794 | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 578 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,292 | 40.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48224 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,168 | 84.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,121 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 527 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 48 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 155 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 365 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 329 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48224 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 46 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 300 | 1.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 148 | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 445 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 756 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,158 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,586 | 21.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,993 | 29.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,320 | 31.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48224 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 283 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 864 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,770 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,372 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,970 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 493 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48224 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,343 | 86.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 96 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,545 | 11.7% | 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: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 139 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48224 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,921 | 14.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,221 | 47.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,760 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,251 | 9.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48224 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,976 | 39.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,026 | 26.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,035 | 13.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 842 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 478 | 6.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 160 | 2.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,166 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $532 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,143 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,153 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,151 | 24.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,083 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,428 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,721 | 43.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,585 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,023 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48224 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,648 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,113 | 56.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,315 | 26.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,677 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,123 | 72.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48224 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,769 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 520 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 467 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,771 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,659 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,352 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,039 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,180 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,889 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,965 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 921 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,384 | 62.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,660 | 23.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48224 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,651 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,808 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,417 | 71.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,391 | 28.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 180 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,923 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 270 | 180.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 270 | 180.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 270 | 180.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 20.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 70 | 46.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 55 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 66.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48224 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,786 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,054 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 732 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 462 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 89 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 111 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48224 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,153 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,179 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
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