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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48216

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,645
986/sq mi
$44,335
Median income
$242,600
Median home value
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
986
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 5,645 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 986 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48216 reports a modest median household income of $44,335 (40% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,290. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $242,600 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $988 monthly, and 35.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48216, 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 48216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48216.

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 48216, 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

5,645

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

986

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48216?

33.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 38.2%
African American 31.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

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?

$44,335

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$37,290

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48216 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,335 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,657

Total Housing Units

2,915

Occupied Units

742

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$242,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 247 business establishments in ZIP 48216, employing approximately 4,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,840,000.

247

Businesses

4,066

Employees

$220.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 39 15.8%
Retail trade 38 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 32 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 20 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 20 8.1%
Construction 13 5.3%
Manufacturing 13 5.3%
Wholesale trade 10 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.0%
Educational services 8 3.2%
Information 6 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 48216 vs 48233 →

ZIP 48216 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 48216 ranks #8 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 48216 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 48216 ranks #4 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
48233 Detroit, MI 0 0.9 mi
48226 Detroit, MI 5,302 1.5 mi
48208 Detroit, MI 10,234 1.7 mi
48201 Detroit, MI 12,814 1.7 mi
48243 Detroit, MI 0 2.0 mi
48202 Detroit, MI 16,603 3.3 mi
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 2.4 mi
48210 Detroit, MI 31,017 2.6 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 3.7 mi
48207 Detroit, MI 20,252 3.6 mi

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Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
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Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48216 in? ▼
ZIP code 48216 (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 48216? ▼
ZIP code 48216 in Detroit, MI has a population of 5,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48216 is $44,335, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48216 is $242,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48216 is White at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48216? ▼
ZIP code 48216 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 4,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48216 are: Accommodation and food services (39), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48216? ▼
In ZIP code 48216, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 48216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48216 is 20.5 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 48216? ▼
In ZIP code 48216, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48216 is 30.3% 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.