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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
$43,627
Median income
$186,500
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,259. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48202, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48202?

32.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.4%
African American 57.0%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

How ZIP 48202 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,627 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

Owner 30.9%
Renter 69.1%

$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 48202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.