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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48204

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,997
2,157/sq mi
$34,468
Median income
$59,200
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,157
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48204 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 27,997 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 2,157 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48204 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,468 (53% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,682. 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.5%. Median home value sits at $59,200 (73% below the state average), median rent at $1,052 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48204, 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 48204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48204.

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 48204, 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

27,997

Population

13.0

Area (sq mi)

2,157

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48204?

41.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 3.4%
African American 84.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$34,468

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$22,682

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48204 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,468 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,976

Total Housing Units

8,863

Occupied Units

5,113

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$59,200

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$1,052

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

-4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

105

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+5%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48204 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +5% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 – 82
2021 +13.9% 93
2022 +13.5% 106
2023 +3.6% 110
2024 -4.5% 105

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 48204, employing approximately 1,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,400,000.

192

Businesses

1,595

Employees

$73.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 26.6%
Other services (except public administration) 46 24.0%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.2%
Construction 9 4.7%
Manufacturing 9 4.7%
Wholesale trade 8 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.1%
Information 4 2.1%
Educational services 4 2.1%

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 48204 vs 48238 →

ZIP 48204 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 48204 ranks #8 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 48204 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 48204 ranks #9 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
48238 Detroit, MI 31,743 2.1 mi
48210 Detroit, MI 31,017 2.2 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 1.9 mi
48221 Detroit, MI 38,727 4.2 mi
48208 Detroit, MI 10,234 2.9 mi
48227 Detroit, MI 45,380 2.9 mi
48202 Detroit, MI 16,603 3.4 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 3.5 mi
48228 Detroit, MI 52,130 3.8 mi
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48204 in? ▼
ZIP code 48204 (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 48204? ▼
ZIP code 48204 in Detroit, MI has a population of 27,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48204 is $34,468, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48204 is $59,200, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48204 is African American at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48204? ▼
ZIP code 48204 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 1,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48204 are: Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (46), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48204 decreased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 5%. 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 48204? ▼
In ZIP code 48204, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 48204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48204 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48204? ▼
In ZIP code 48204, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48204 is 36.0% 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.