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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
$34,003
Median income
$56,200
Median home value
8.4%
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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $19,155. 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.1%. Housing costs here run $56,200 for a typical home value (74% below the state average), with rent averaging $913 a month; 58.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48213 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48213?

37.4

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 4.6%
African American 90.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$19,155

Per Capita Income

37.9%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48213 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,003 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,587

Total Housing Units

7,724

Occupied Units

3,863

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$56,200

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48213 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 48213 ranks #6 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 48213 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 48213 ranks #9 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.