Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48215
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,565
- 1,305/sq mi High-density area
- $33,812
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,305
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48215 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 48215 (Detroit, MI) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.7 in 2023 to 199.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48215 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 13,565 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 1,305 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48215 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,812 (54% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,298. Economic pressure is pronounced: 44.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (49% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $901; owner occupancy is 51.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48215 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 48215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48215.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 48215, 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
13,565
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
1,305
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48215?
36.1
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$33,812
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$23,298
Per Capita Income
44.1%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48215 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)
$33,812 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
6,208housing units
6,208
Total Housing Units
4,402
Occupied Units
1,806
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$901
Median Rent
1950
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
+19.6%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48215 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.0% | 114 |
| 2021 | +28.2% | 147 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 159 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 167 |
| 2024 | +19.6% | 199 |
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 146 business establishments in ZIP 48215, employing approximately 6,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $608,669,000.
146
Businesses
6,347
Employees
$608.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 34.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 48215 vs 48230 →
ZIP 48215 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
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
30,607 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
- 48225 14,554
Harper Woods (48225)
14,554 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48215 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48215 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
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
$128,242 median income
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
$62,325 median income
- 48225
Harper Woods (48225)
$61,750 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48215 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 16,976 | 1.7 mi |
| 48214 | Detroit, MI | 22,759 | 1.8 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 2.5 mi |
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 27,712 | 2.6 mi |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 44,045 | 4.2 mi |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 20,252 | 3.6 mi |
| 48225 | Harper Woods, MI | 14,554 | 4.6 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 4.7 mi |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 32,353 | 6.3 mi |
| 48236 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 30,607 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48215, 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 (13,565 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 48215 in?
ZIP code 48215 (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 48215?
ZIP code 48215 in Detroit, MI has a population of 13,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48215?
The median household income in ZIP 48215 is $33,812, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48215?
The median home value in ZIP 48215 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48215 is African American at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48215?
ZIP code 48215 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 6,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48215 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (21), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48215 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 48215?
In ZIP code 48215, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 48215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48215 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48215?
In ZIP code 48215, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48215 is 44.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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