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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48211

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

7,082
654/sq mi
$35,725
Median income
$78,900
Median home value
14.7%
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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
654
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 7,082 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 654 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48211 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,725 (51% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $17,957. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 19.2%. Median home value sits at $78,900 (64% below the state average), median rent at $1,044 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 48211 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 48211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48211.

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 48211, 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

7,082

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

654

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48211?

32.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 43.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$35,725

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$17,957

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48211 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,725 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,498

Total Housing Units

1,719

Occupied Units

779

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.9%
Renter 49.1%

$78,900

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$1,044

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 48211, employing approximately 5,700 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,484,000.

168

Businesses

5,700

Employees

$521.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 23 13.7%
Wholesale trade 22 13.1%
Manufacturing 21 12.5%
Retail trade 19 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.6%
Construction 5 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 48211 vs 48212 →

ZIP 48211 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 48211 ranks #8 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 48211 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 48211 ranks #6 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
48212 Hamtramck, MI 39,038 2.0 mi
48202 Detroit, MI 16,603 1.7 mi
48201 Detroit, MI 12,814 2.5 mi
48226 Detroit, MI 5,302 3.4 mi
48234 Detroit, MI 36,140 3.5 mi
48243 Detroit, MI 0 3.6 mi
48207 Detroit, MI 20,252 2.7 mi
48213 Detroit, MI 27,712 2.8 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 3.2 mi
48233 Detroit, MI 0 4.1 mi

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Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
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Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48211 in? ▼
ZIP code 48211 (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 48211? ▼
ZIP code 48211 in Detroit, MI has a population of 7,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48211 is $35,725, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48211 is $78,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48211 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48211? ▼
ZIP code 48211 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 5,700 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48211 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Wholesale trade (22), Manufacturing (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48211? ▼
In ZIP code 48211, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 48211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48211 is 24.2 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 48211? ▼
In ZIP code 48211, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48211 is 39.5% 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.