Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48214
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,759
- 1,761/sq mi High-density area
- $33,544
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,761
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48214 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 48214 (Detroit, MI) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.3 in 2023 to 236.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 22,759 residents across 12.9 square miles, a density of 1,761 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48214 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,544 (54% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,685. The poverty rate is 28.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,300 (33% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $842; owner occupancy is 41.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48214 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 48214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48214.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 14
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 48214, 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
22,759
Population
12.9
Area (sq mi)
1,761
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48214?
44.8
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$33,544
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$34,685
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48214 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)
$33,544 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
13,100housing units
13,100
Total Housing Units
10,063
Occupied Units
3,037
Vacant Units
1.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$842
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48214 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 184 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 208 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 218 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 236 |
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 230 business establishments in ZIP 48214, employing approximately 4,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,772,000.
230
Businesses
4,450
Employees
$326.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.2% |
| Information | 12 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
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 48214 vs 48213 →
ZIP 48214 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
- 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
- 48215 13,565
Detroit (48215)
13,565 residents
- 48201 12,814
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48211 7,082
Detroit (48211)
7,082 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48214 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48214 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
- 48226
Detroit (48226)
$64,860 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
- 48211 $35,725
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48213 $34,003
Detroit (48213)
$34,003 median income
- 48215 $33,812
Detroit (48215)
$33,812 median income
- 48214 $33,544
Detroit (48214)
$33,544 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48214 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 27,712 | 2.3 mi |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 13,565 | 1.8 mi |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 20,252 | 1.8 mi |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 44,045 | 4.7 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 3.2 mi |
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 16,976 | 3.5 mi |
| 48243 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 12,814 | 3.9 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 3.9 mi |
| 48226 | Detroit, MI | 5,302 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48214, 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 (22,759 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 48214 in?
ZIP code 48214 (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 48214?
ZIP code 48214 in Detroit, MI has a population of 22,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48214?
The median household income in ZIP 48214 is $33,544, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48214?
The median home value in ZIP 48214 is $147,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48214 is African American at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48214?
ZIP code 48214 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 4,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48214 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48214 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 48214?
In ZIP code 48214, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 48214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48214 is 26.2 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 48214?
In ZIP code 48214, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48214 is 28.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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