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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48210

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

31,017
2,376/sq mi
$37,838
Median income
$67,800
Median home value
8.8%
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.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,376
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 31,017 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 2,376 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48210 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,838 (48% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $16,078. Local economic indicators show a 40.5% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $67,800 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $976 a month; 58.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 48210 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 48210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48210.

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 48210, 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

31,017

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

2,376

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48210?

29.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 26.5%
African American 17.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%

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?

$37,838

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$16,078

Per Capita Income

40.5%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48210 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,838 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 38.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,457

Total Housing Units

8,321

Occupied Units

2,136

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.2%
Renter 41.8%

$67,800

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$976

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

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

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 2008. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 319 business establishments in ZIP 48210, employing approximately 4,349 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,695,000.

319

Businesses

4,349

Employees

$224.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 55 17.2%
Transportation and warehousing 39 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 10.0%
Construction 21 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.3%
Manufacturing 12 3.8%
Wholesale trade 11 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.5%
Finance and insurance 6 1.9%
Information 5 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 0.9%

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 48210 vs 48209 →

ZIP 48210 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 48210 ranks #4 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 48210 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 48210 ranks #7 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
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 2.2 mi
48204 Detroit, MI 27,997 2.2 mi
48208 Detroit, MI 10,234 2.0 mi
48216 Detroit, MI 5,645 2.6 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 2.9 mi
48218 River Rouge, MI 7,903 4.4 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 2.9 mi
48238 Detroit, MI 31,743 4.2 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 3.1 mi
48201 Detroit, MI 12,814 3.6 mi

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Pop: 63,131
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48187 standard
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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 48210 in? ▼
ZIP code 48210 (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 48210? ▼
ZIP code 48210 in Detroit, MI has a population of 31,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48210 is $37,838, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48210 is $67,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48210 is White at 26.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48210? ▼
ZIP code 48210 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 4,349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48210 are: Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (55), Transportation and warehousing (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48210? ▼
In ZIP code 48210, 38.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 48210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48210 is 21.9 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 48210? ▼
In ZIP code 48210, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48210 is 40.5% 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.