48238 ZIP Code
Detroit, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48238 |
| City/Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,565 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,692 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,718 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,871 |
| Median Home Value: | $51,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3963, -83.1413 |
Population Information (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,565 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,571 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,994 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,866 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,536 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,305 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,649 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,395 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,569 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,840 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,235 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,369 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,374 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,018 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 909 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $51,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $937 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,871 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,961 | 62.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 5,910 | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,645 | 46.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,316 | 53.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,814 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 233 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,296 | 14.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,137 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,053 | 32.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,285 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,169 | 7.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 641 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,692 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $41,081 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $40,082 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,718 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,310 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,170 | 79.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,140 | 20.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,162 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,684 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 914 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 572 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 475 | 1.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,887 | 93.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 249 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 893 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 335 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 200 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 125 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48238 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,820 | 18.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,200 | 12.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,529 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,081 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,637 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,172 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 831 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 432 | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 111 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 148 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48238 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,851 | 59.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,177 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 533 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 305 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 214 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 833 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48238 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 236 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,284 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 148 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 802 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 499 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 460 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 825 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,330 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 959 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.8% | 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 (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,072 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,955 | 36.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,814 | 68.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,448 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48238 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,468 | 64.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,944 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,018 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,387 | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 406 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,202 | 42.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48238 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,480 | 53.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,035 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,663 | 23.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 596 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 250 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 597 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,162 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 88 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48238 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 130 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 378 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 245 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 459 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 162 | 1.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 351 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,988 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,815 | 30.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,343 | 46.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48238 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 204 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,756 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,511 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,423 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,670 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 307 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48238 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,577 | 86.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 120 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,053 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48238 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,160 | 21.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,864 | 48.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,015 | 20.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 922 | 9.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48238 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,229 | 48.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,478 | 31.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 541 | 11.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 122 | 2.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 46 | 1.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,096 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $479 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $937 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,961 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,114 | 11.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 483 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,372 | 33.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,042 | 50.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,960 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,875 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48238 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,543 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,920 | 57.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,298 | 15.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,768 | 20.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,277 | 73.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48238 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,018 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 268 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 233 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,168 | 52.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,563 | 26.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 786 | 13.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,621 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 849 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,520 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,597 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 223 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,852 | 62.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,522 | 33.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48238 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,715 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,403 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,782 | 74.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 616 | 25.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 70 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,352 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 213 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 213 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 213 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 33 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48238 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,699 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,461 | 99.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 238 | 1.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 166 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48238 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,961 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,756 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
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