Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48202
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,603
- 1,927/sq mi High-density area
- $43,627
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,927
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48202 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.1 in 2023 to 321.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 16,603 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 1,927 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48202 reports a modest median household income of $43,627 (41% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,259. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,500 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $981; owner occupancy is 30.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48202.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48202, Detroit, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,603
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
1,927
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48202?
32.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
8.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$43,627
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$34,259
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48202 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Detroit, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,627 6th percentile higher than 6% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,380housing units
10,380
Total Housing Units
7,581
Occupied Units
2,799
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$981
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48202 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 207 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 235 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 253 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 291 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 321 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 513 business establishments in ZIP 48202, employing approximately 24,584 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,115,270,000.
513
Businesses
24,584
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.3% |
| Educational services | 25 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.5% |
| Information | 12 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48202 vs 48206 →
ZIP 48202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
39,038 residents
- 48203
Highland Park (48203)
28,409 residents
- 48204
Detroit (48204)
27,997 residents
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
21,954 residents
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
16,603 residents
- 48201 12,814
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48208 10,234
Detroit (48208)
10,234 residents
- 48211 7,082
Detroit (48211)
7,082 residents
- 48216 5,645
Detroit (48216)
5,645 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48226
Detroit (48226)
$64,860 median income
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
$45,046 median income
- 48216
Detroit (48216)
$44,335 median income
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
$43,627 median income
- 48203
Highland Park (48203)
$38,404 median income
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
$38,186 median income
- 48208
Detroit (48208)
$36,194 median income
- 48211
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48204
Detroit (48204)
$34,468 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48202 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 21,954 | 1.5 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 1.7 mi |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 10,234 | 2.0 mi |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 12,814 | 2.1 mi |
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 5,645 | 3.3 mi |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 39,038 | 2.6 mi |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| 48226 | Detroit, MI | 5,302 | 3.3 mi |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 28,409 | 3.5 mi |
| 48204 | Detroit, MI | 27,997 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48202, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48202 in?
ZIP code 48202 (Detroit) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48202?
ZIP code 48202 in Detroit, MI has a population of 16,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48202?
The median household income in ZIP 48202 is $43,627, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48202?
The median home value in ZIP 48202 is $186,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48202 is African American at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48202?
ZIP code 48202 has 513 business establishments employing approximately 24,584 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48202 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Other services (except public administration) (76), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48202 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48202?
In ZIP code 48202, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48202 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48202?
In ZIP code 48202, approximately 30.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48202 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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