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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
$33,544
Median income
$147,300
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,685. Local economic indicators show a 28.8% poverty rate alongside 8.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $147,300 (33% below the state average), median rent at $842 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48214 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48214.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48214?

44.8

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 16.0%
African American 78.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

How ZIP 48214 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,544 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

Owner 41.0%
Renter 59.0%

$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

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ZIP 48214 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 48214 ranks #4 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 48214 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 48214 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
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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Pop: 47,465
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Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

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.

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