PlainZIP

Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48206

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

21,954
2,712/sq mi
$45,046
Median income
$116,300
Median home value
24.1%
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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,712
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 21,954 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 2,712 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48206 reports a modest median household income of $45,046 (39% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,382. Poverty here runs at 24.8%, with unemployment measured at 18.7%. On housing, the median home value is $116,300 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 53.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 48206 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48206.

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 48206, 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

21,954

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

2,712

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48206?

41.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 12.4%
African American 80.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$45,046

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$28,382

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48206 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,046 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,649

Total Housing Units

6,337

Occupied Units

4,312

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.6%
Renter 46.4%

$116,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$965

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48206 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 172
2021 +7.3% 184
2022 +8.7% 200
2023 +10.8% 222
2024 -2.8% 216

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 48206, employing approximately 772 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,638,000.

105

Businesses

772

Employees

$27.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 25.7%
Health care and social assistance 26 24.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Construction 3 2.9%

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 48206 vs 48202 →

ZIP 48206 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 48206 ranks #6 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 48206 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 48206 ranks the highest 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
48202 Detroit, MI 16,603 1.5 mi
48208 Detroit, MI 10,234 2.0 mi
48204 Detroit, MI 27,997 1.9 mi
48203 Highland Park, MI 28,409 3.2 mi
48238 Detroit, MI 31,743 2.2 mi
48210 Detroit, MI 31,017 2.9 mi
48211 Detroit, MI 7,082 3.2 mi
48201 Detroit, MI 12,814 3.1 mi
48216 Detroit, MI 5,645 3.7 mi
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 4.8 mi

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Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48206 in? ▼
ZIP code 48206 (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 48206? ▼
ZIP code 48206 in Detroit, MI has a population of 21,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48206 is $45,046, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48206 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48206 is African American at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48206? ▼
ZIP code 48206 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 772 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48206 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (26), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48206 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 48206? ▼
In ZIP code 48206, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 48206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48206 is 26.0 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 48206? ▼
In ZIP code 48206, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48206 is 24.8% 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.