48227 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48227 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,024 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,579 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,256 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,532 |
| Median Home Value: | $61,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3874, -83.1926 |
Population Information (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,024 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,639 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,385 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,607 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,373 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,703 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,814 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,033 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,331 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,399 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,294 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,795 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,121 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,179 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,556 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 819 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $61,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,014 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,532 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,160 | 77.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,372 | 22.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,393 | 55.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,767 | 44.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,494 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 812 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,816 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,448 | 35.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,302 | 27.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,139 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,659 | 6.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,318 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,579 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,880 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,270 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,256 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,265 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,361 | 81.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,904 | 19.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,437 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,972 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,780 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 599 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 632 | 1.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37,351 | 95.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 957 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 129 | 0.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 360 | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 290 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 59 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,758 | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,510 | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,605 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,072 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,576 | 17.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,206 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 952 | 6.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,107 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 143 | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 231 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,065 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,259 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,051 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 162 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 619 | 5.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 924 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 307 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,891 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 124 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,215 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,088 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 679 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,354 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,355 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,118 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 673 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 449 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.2% | 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 (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,833 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,846 | 38.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,598 | 68.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,095 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,158 | 60.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,811 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,508 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,681 | 17.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 854 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,950 | 45.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,401 | 78.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,337 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 921 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 167 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 431 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 507 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 711 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 57 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 61 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 88 | 0.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 249 | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 304 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 565 | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,238 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,239 | 21.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 6,447 | 33.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,341 | 32.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 368 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,572 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,955 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,362 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,786 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 489 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,249 | 87.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,728 | 11.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,916 | 19.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,723 | 50.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,252 | 21.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,269 | 8.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,878 | 34.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,622 | 43.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 955 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 580 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 301 | 3.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 20 | 0.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 27 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,095 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $519 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,014 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,160 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,550 | 16.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 939 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,935 | 26.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,906 | 52.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,401 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,225 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.64 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,357 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,058 | 63.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,763 | 19.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,753 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,070 | 63.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,241 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 388 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 513 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,262 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,342 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,736 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,723 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,250 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,928 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,900 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 469 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,798 | 60.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,633 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,601 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,991 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,241 | 81.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 720 | 18.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 182 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,850 | 99.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 31 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 174 | 561.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 174 | 561.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 174 | 561.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 222.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 51 | 164.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 32.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,417 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,980 | 98.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 437 | 1.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 236 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 53 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 66 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 82 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,160 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,382 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
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