ZIP Code 48202
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Detroit · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,603
- Median income
- $43,627
- Median home value
- $186,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.7%
- Land area
- 8.6 sq mi
1,927/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48202 in Detroit, Michigan has a population of 16,603. The median household income is $43,627, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $186,500, 33% below the US average. 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,603 residents, producing a population density of 1,927 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48202 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48202 sits at $43,627 (41% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,259. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $186,500 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $981 per month, and 30.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,259
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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