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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
$33,812
Median income
$111,000
Median home value
19.4%
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
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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $23,298. The poverty rate stands at 44.1% and the unemployment rate at 14.4%. Median home value sits at $111,000 (49% below the state average), median rent at $901 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48215, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the 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 48215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48215.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48215?

36.1

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 9.4%
African American 86.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$23,298

Per Capita Income

44.1%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48215 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,812 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,208

Total Housing Units

4,402

Occupied Units

1,806

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$111,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48215 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 48215 ranks #0 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 48215 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 48215 ranks #null 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
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

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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 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.

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