ZIP Code 48205
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Detroit · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 44,045
- Median income
- $38,966
- Median home value
- $65,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.6%
- Land area
- 16.5 sq mi
2,664/sq mi
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 77% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48205 in Detroit, Michigan has a population of 44,045. The median household income is $38,966, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $65,300, 77% below the US average. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.5 square miles in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 44,045 residents, producing a population density of 2,664 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 48205 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48205 sits at $38,966 (47% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $20,780. The poverty rate stands at 33.0% and the unemployment rate at 19.4%. On housing, the median home value is $65,300 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 50.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48205 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 48205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48205.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 36
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 33
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 27
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 48205, 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
44,045
Population
16.5
Area (sq mi)
2,664
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48205?
32.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$38,966
Median Household Income
-47% vs state
$20,780
Per Capita Income
33.0%
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 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?
16,754
Total Housing Units
12,951
Occupied Units
3,803
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,300
Median Home Value
-70% vs state
$1,215
Median Rent
1950
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
119
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+19%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48205 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +19% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +19.7% | 67 |
| 2021 | +26.7% | 85 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 97 |
| 2023 | +14.7% | 111 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 119 |
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 255 business establishments in ZIP 48205, employing approximately 2,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,804,000.
255
Businesses
2,272
Employees
$94.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 105 | 41.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 48205 vs 48213 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 27,712 | 2.5 mi |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 31,978 | 2.7 mi |
| 48225 | Harper Woods, MI | 14,554 | 2.7 mi |
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 36,140 | 3.0 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 2.6 mi |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 32,353 | 2.9 mi |
| 48214 | Detroit, MI | 22,759 | 4.7 mi |
| 48088 | Warren, MI | 22,255 | 5.7 mi |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 13,565 | 4.2 mi |
| 48236 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 30,607 | 4.3 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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