ZIP Code 48218
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River Rouge · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 7,903
- Median income
- $41,033
- Median home value
- $65,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 6.6%
- Land area
- 6.9 sq mi
1,150/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 77% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48218 in River Rouge, Michigan has a population of 7,903. The median household income is $41,033, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $65,200, 77% below the US average. 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48218 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in River Rouge, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 7,903 residents, producing a population density of 1,150 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 48218 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48218 sits at $41,033 (44% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,582. The poverty rate stands at 39.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $65,200 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48218 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, 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 48218 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 48218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48218.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 48218, River Rouge, 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
7,903
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
1,150
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48218?
34.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.2%
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?
$41,033
Median Household Income
-44% vs state
$22,582
Per Capita Income
39.8%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
3,132
Total Housing Units
2,752
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,200
Median Home Value
-70% vs state
$839
Median Rent
1941
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
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | 144 |
| 2024 | — | 196 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 48218, employing approximately 857 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,841,000.
79
Businesses
857
Employees
$63.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 27.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 48218 vs 48217 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 8,210 | 1.4 mi |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 9,556 | 1.7 mi |
| 48209 | Detroit, MI | 32,262 | 2.3 mi |
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 10,727 | 2.6 mi |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 31,017 | 4.4 mi |
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 3.3 mi |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,098 | 3.4 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 4.4 mi |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 25,883 | 4.8 mi |
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 5,645 | 4.4 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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