48228 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48228 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 54,670 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,229 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,339 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,432 |
| Median Home Value: | $48,700 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3551, -83.2182 |
Population Information (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 54,670 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,723 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,947 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,484 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,607 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,484 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,312 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,390 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,242 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,287 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,679 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,129 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,376 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,642 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,575 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 463 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $48,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,032 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,432 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,132 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,300 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,162 | 47.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,970 | 52.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,393 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,189 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,577 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,461 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,053 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,548 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,070 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,495 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,229 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,566 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $39,891 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,339 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,503 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,491 | 82.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 4,012 | 17.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,076 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,654 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,748 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,030 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,486 | 17.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40,653 | 74.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 122 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 98 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,641 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,662 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,332 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,435 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,732 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,060 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 117 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 526 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48228 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,112 | 16.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,301 | 12.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,412 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,203 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,517 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,880 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,965 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,204 | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 387 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 151 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48228 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,880 | 64.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,022 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,046 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 676 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 944 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48228 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 911 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,522 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 364 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,282 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,618 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 710 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,304 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,942 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,516 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 888 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 354 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.6% | 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 (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,962 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,644 | 32.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 39,087 | 71.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,551 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48228 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,126 | 68.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,231 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,568 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,700 | 14.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,375 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 9,066 | 47.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48228 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,755 | 79.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 914 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 540 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 640 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 585 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,050 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 816 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 132 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48228 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 479 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 529 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 375 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 659 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,282 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,783 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,891 | 30.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 6,509 | 29.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,925 | 17.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48228 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 219 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,342 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,989 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,257 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,375 | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 250 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48228 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,243 | 79.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 436 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,148 | 16.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 244 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48228 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,157 | 21.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,799 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,180 | 21.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,996 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48228 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 4,700 | 51.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,514 | 38.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 554 | 6.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 169 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 109 | 1.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 39 | 0.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,118 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,032 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.38 |
Households (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,132 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,646 | 19.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,675 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,157 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,730 | 45.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,734 | 35.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,395 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48228 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,092 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,501 | 60.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,232 | 22.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 500 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,423 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,616 | 60.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48228 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,426 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,077 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,058 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,835 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,151 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,305 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,025 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,401 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,513 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 11,274 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 742 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 7,552 | 67.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,980 | 26.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48228 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,085 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,603 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,883 | 77.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,122 | 14.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 624 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 598 | 7.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,457 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,092 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,213 | 385.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,213 | 385.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,213 | 385.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 138 | 12.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 387 | 35.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 875 | 80.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48228 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,186 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,338 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,848 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,713 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 300 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4,785 | 9.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48228 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,132 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,672 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
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