ZIP Code 48214
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Detroit · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,759
- Median income
- $33,544
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi
1,761/sq mi
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48214 in Detroit, Michigan has a population of 22,759. The median household income is $33,544, which is 56% below the national average. Median home value is $147,300, 47% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.9 square miles in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,759 residents, producing a population density of 1,761 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48214 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48214 sits at $33,544 (54% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,685. The poverty rate stands at 28.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $147,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 41.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48214 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,685
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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