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 High-density area
- $35,725
- Median income Below-median income area
- $78,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- 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 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,957. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,900 (64% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,044; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48211 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 48211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48211.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48211?
32.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
22.1%
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?
$35,725
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$17,957
Per Capita Income
39.5%
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48211 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)
$35,725 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
2,498housing units
2,498
Total Housing Units
1,719
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,900
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 48211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
39,038 residents
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
36,140 residents
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
27,712 residents
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
21,954 residents
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
20,252 residents
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
16,603 residents
- 48201 12,814
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48211 7,082
Detroit (48211)
7,082 residents
- 48226 5,302
Detroit (48226)
5,302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48211 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48211 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
- 48206
Detroit (48206)
$45,046 median income
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
$43,627 median income
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
$38,186 median income
- 48211
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
$35,322 median income
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
$34,003 median income
- 48201 $24,749
Detroit (48201)
$24,749 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48211, 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 (7,082 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 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.
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