48234 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48234 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,402 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,667 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,666 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,681 |
| Median Home Value: | $51,200 |
| Land Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4312, -83.0395 |
Population Information (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,402 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,118 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,284 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,027 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,099 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,303 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,663 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,255 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,905 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,561 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,867 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,050 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,874 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,108 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,036 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 654 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $51,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $927 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,681 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,322 | 78.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,359 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,448 | 52.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,874 | 47.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,055 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 812 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,850 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,128 | 43.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,809 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,268 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,346 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 842 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,667 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,022 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,924 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,666 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,013 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,807 | 83.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,206 | 17.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,503 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,993 | 92.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 728 | 6.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 86 | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,058 | 3.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,877 | 95.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 166 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 58 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 196 | 0.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 101 | 0.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 269 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 125 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 102 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48234 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,808 | 14.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,628 | 13.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,133 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,482 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,859 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,991 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,175 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 904 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 223 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 119 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48234 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,306 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,232 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 985 | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 312 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 422 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 399 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48234 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 323 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,332 | 21.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 332 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 809 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 854 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 275 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 860 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,638 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,515 | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 429 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 342 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.4% | 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 (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,321 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,783 | 33.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,440 | 69.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,994 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48234 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,046 | 65.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,200 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,597 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,794 | 14.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 308 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,949 | 40.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48234 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,163 | 83.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 262 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 318 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 154 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 159 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 511 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,035 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48234 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 17 | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 45 | 0.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 311 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 400 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 628 | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,244 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,388 | 34.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,562 | 29.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,076 | 19.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48234 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 277 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,252 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,882 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,138 | 51.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,674 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 458 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48234 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,166 | 90.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,002 | 8.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48234 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,569 | 20.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,839 | 47.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,953 | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 961 | 7.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48234 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3,113 | 48.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,636 | 40.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 504 | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 64 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 28 | 0.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $987 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $927 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.38 |
Households (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,322 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,834 | 14.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 350 | 2.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,331 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,503 | 52.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,527 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,706 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.61 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48234 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,043 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,099 | 67.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,084 | 17.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 320 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,223 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,056 | 66.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48234 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,788 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 157 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 416 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,013 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,282 | 33.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 920 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,185 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,113 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,315 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,176 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 346 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,154 | 60.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,676 | 32.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48234 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,155 | 93.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,757 | 5.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,311 | 74.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 446 | 25.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 152 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,975 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 427 | 469.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 427 | 469.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 427 | 469.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 14.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 225 | 247.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 17.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48234 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,375 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,870 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 505 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 143 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 97 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 172 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 93 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48234 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,322 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,420 | 84.6% | 89.4% |
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