Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48207
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,252
- 1,261/sq mi High-density area
- $47,831
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,261
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48207 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 20,252 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 1,261 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48207 reports a modest median household income of $47,831 (35% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,051. The poverty rate is 29.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $211,600 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,108; 25.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48207 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 48207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48207.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 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 48207, 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
20,252
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
1,261
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48207?
40.0
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
5.1%
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?
$47,831
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$40,051
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48207 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)
$47,831 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
13,331housing units
13,331
Total Housing Units
11,502
Occupied Units
1,829
Vacant Units
1.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,108
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 557 business establishments in ZIP 48207, employing approximately 9,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,397,000.
557
Businesses
9,932
Employees
$589.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.0% |
| Information | 16 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 15 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.4% |
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 48207 vs 48214 →
ZIP 48207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
27,712 residents
- 48214
Detroit (48214)
22,759 residents
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
20,252 residents
- 48215
Detroit (48215)
13,565 residents
- 48201
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48208 10,234
Detroit (48208)
10,234 residents
- 48211 7,082
Detroit (48211)
7,082 residents
- 48216 5,645
Detroit (48216)
5,645 residents
- 48226 5,302
Detroit (48226)
5,302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48207 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48226
Detroit (48226)
$64,860 median income
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
$47,831 median income
- 48216
Detroit (48216)
$44,335 median income
- 48208
Detroit (48208)
$36,194 median income
- 48211
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
$34,003 median income
- 48215
Detroit (48215)
$33,812 median income
- 48214
Detroit (48214)
$33,544 median income
- 48201 $24,749
Detroit (48201)
$24,749 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48207 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48214 | Detroit, MI | 22,759 | 1.8 mi |
| 48243 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 12,814 | 2.3 mi |
| 48226 | Detroit, MI | 5,302 | 2.2 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 2.7 mi |
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 27,712 | 3.5 mi |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 3.0 mi |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 10,234 | 3.9 mi |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 13,565 | 3.6 mi |
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 5,645 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48207, 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 (20,252 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 48207 in?
ZIP code 48207 (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 48207?
ZIP code 48207 in Detroit, MI has a population of 20,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48207?
The median household income in ZIP 48207 is $47,831, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48207?
The median home value in ZIP 48207 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48207 is African American at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48207?
ZIP code 48207 has 557 business establishments employing approximately 9,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48207 are: Retail trade (88), Accommodation and food services (65), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48207?
In ZIP code 48207, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 48207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48207 is 21.8 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 48207?
In ZIP code 48207, approximately 25.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48207 is 29.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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