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 High-density area
- $34,468
- Median income Below-median income area
- $59,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48204 (Detroit, MI) fell -4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 109.7 in 2023 to 104.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,682. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $59,200 (73% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,052; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48204 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 48204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 10
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48204?
41.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$34,468
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$22,682
Per Capita Income
36.0%
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48204 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)
$34,468 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
13,976housing units
13,976
Total Housing Units
8,863
Occupied Units
5,113
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$59,200
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48228
Detroit (48228)
52,130 residents
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
47,465 residents
- 48227
Detroit (48227)
45,380 residents
- 48221
Detroit (48221)
38,727 residents
- 48209
Detroit (48209)
32,262 residents
- 48238
Detroit (48238)
31,743 residents
- 48210
Detroit (48210)
31,017 residents
- 48204
Detroit (48204)
27,997 residents
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
21,954 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48204 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48221
Detroit (48221)
$57,878 median income
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
$45,046 median income
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
$43,627 median income
- 48209
Detroit (48209)
$43,161 median income
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
$42,140 median income
- 48210
Detroit (48210)
$37,838 median income
- 48227
Detroit (48227)
$36,527 median income
- 48208
Detroit (48208)
$36,194 median income
- 48204
Detroit (48204)
$34,468 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48204, 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 (27,997 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 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.
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