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 High-density area
- $37,838
- Median income Below-median income area
- $67,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- 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.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,078. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,800 (69% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 58.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48210 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 48210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48210.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48210?
29.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
27.7%
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?
$37,838
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
10,457housing units
10,457
Total Housing Units
8,321
Occupied Units
2,136
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,800
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
47,465 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
- 48201 12,814
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48208 10,234
Detroit (48208)
10,234 residents
- 48120 8,274
Dearborn (48120)
8,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48210 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48120
Dearborn (48120)
$66,006 median income
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
$45,046 median income
- 48216
Detroit (48216)
$44,335 median income
- 48209
Detroit (48209)
$43,161 median income
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
$42,140 median income
- 48218
River Rouge (48218)
$41,033 median income
- 48210
Detroit (48210)
$37,838 median income
- 48208
Detroit (48208)
$36,194 median income
- 48204
Detroit (48204)
$34,468 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48210, 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 (31,017 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 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.
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