Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48213
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,712
- 1,638/sq mi High-density area
- $34,003
- Median income Below-median income area
- $56,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- 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.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,638
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48213 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48213 (Detroit, MI) rose +43.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 112.9 in 2023 to 161.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 27,712 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,638 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48213 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,003 (54% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,155. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $56,200 (74% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $913; owner occupancy is 58.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48213 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 48213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48213.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 48213, 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
27,712
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,638
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48213?
37.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
2.8%
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?
$34,003
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$19,155
Per Capita Income
37.9%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48213 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)
$34,003 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
11,587housing units
11,587
Total Housing Units
7,724
Occupied Units
3,863
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$56,200
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1942
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
+43.0%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48213 have increased 43.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | 128 |
| 2023 | – | 113 |
| 2024 | +43.0% | 161 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 48213, employing approximately 5,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,931,000.
190
Businesses
5,083
Employees
$352.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 24.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.2% |
| Information | 5 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 48213 vs 48214 →
ZIP 48213 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48224
Detroit (48224)
44,439 residents
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
39,038 residents
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
36,140 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
27,712 residents
- 48214
Detroit (48214)
22,759 residents
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
20,252 residents
- 48230 16,976
Grosse Pointe (48230)
16,976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48213 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48213 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48230
Grosse Pointe (48230)
$137,310 median income
- 48089 $52,366
Warren (48089)
$52,366 median income
- 48207 $47,831
Detroit (48207)
$47,831 median income
- 48224 $44,856
Detroit (48224)
$44,856 median income
- 48205 $38,966
Detroit (48205)
$38,966 median income
- 48212 $38,186
Hamtramck (48212)
$38,186 median income
- 48211 $35,725
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48234 $35,322
Detroit (48234)
$35,322 median income
- 48213 $34,003
Detroit (48213)
$34,003 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48213 ranks #9 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 | 2.3 mi |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 44,045 | 2.5 mi |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 13,565 | 2.6 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 2.9 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 2.8 mi |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 20,252 | 3.5 mi |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 39,038 | 3.2 mi |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 31,978 | 5.0 mi |
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 36,140 | 3.2 mi |
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 16,976 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48213, 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 (27,712 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 48213 in?
ZIP code 48213 (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 48213?
ZIP code 48213 in Detroit, MI has a population of 27,712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48213?
The median household income in ZIP 48213 is $34,003, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48213?
The median home value in ZIP 48213 is $56,200, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48213 is African American at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48213?
ZIP code 48213 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 5,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48213 are: Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (35), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48213 increased by 43.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48213?
In ZIP code 48213, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 48213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48213 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48213?
In ZIP code 48213, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48213 is 37.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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