48235 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48235 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,529 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,901 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,129 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,579 |
| Median Home Value: | $74,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4271, -83.1947 |
Population Information (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,529 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,064 | 44.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,465 | 55.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,114 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,009 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,616 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,743 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,778 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,883 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,563 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,188 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,849 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,875 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,539 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,573 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 799 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $74,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,124 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,579 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,169 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,410 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,677 | 53.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,492 | 46.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,269 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 782 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,311 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,802 | 35.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,232 | 30.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,925 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,524 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,693 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,901 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,050 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,663 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,129 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,682 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,099 | 86.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,583 | 13.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,872 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,345 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 842 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,206 | 2.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 43,023 | 94.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 153 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 323 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 762 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 696 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 581 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 221 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 248 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48235 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,226 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,626 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,192 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,967 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,974 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,872 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,182 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,149 | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 599 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 382 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48235 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,885 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,113 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 982 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 274 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 903 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48235 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 121 | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,544 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 275 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,160 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,438 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,114 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,082 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,176 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,639 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 698 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 707 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.1% | 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 (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,189 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,890 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,512 | 62.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,057 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48235 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,816 | 65.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,136 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,989 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,063 | 11.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 637 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,969 | 38.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48235 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,590 | 80.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,387 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 115 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 333 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 343 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,222 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 199 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48235 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 50 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 201 | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 343 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 322 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 770 | 3.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,062 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 10,926 | 53.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,785 | 23.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,120 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48235 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,490 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,712 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,379 | 55.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,492 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 346 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48235 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,654 | 86.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 108 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,136 | 11.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 100 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 139 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48235 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,127 | 17.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,313 | 51.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,098 | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,631 | 9.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48235 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,737 | 28.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4,017 | 41.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,599 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 898 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 326 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 25 | 0.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 75 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,161 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,124 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,169 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,985 | 16.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,003 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,991 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,372 | 57.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,176 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,253 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48235 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,831 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,553 | 57.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,349 | 22.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 694 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,676 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,518 | 70.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48235 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,912 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 486 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 640 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,634 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,796 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,356 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,045 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,863 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,246 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,957 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 833 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,639 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,485 | 31.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48235 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,493 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,422 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,803 | 86.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 619 | 14.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 264 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,006 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 102 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 523 | 512.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 523 | 512.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 523 | 512.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 101 | 99.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 152 | 149.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 124 | 121.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 98 | 96.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48235 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,415 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,532 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 883 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 543 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 186 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48235 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,169 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,681 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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