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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48219

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

46,931
2,155/sq mi
$43,655
Median income
$99,200
Median home value
14.2%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,155
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48219 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 46,931 residents across 21.8 square miles, a density of 2,155 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48219 reports a modest median household income of $43,655 (40% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $23,529. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 16.7%. Median home value sits at $99,200 (55% below the state average), median rent at $1,079 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, 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 48219 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48219.

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 48219, 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

46,931

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

2,155

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48219?

35.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 5.6%
African American 88.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
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?

$43,655

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$23,529

Per Capita Income

29.9%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48219 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,655 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,621

Total Housing Units

18,709

Occupied Units

2,912

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$99,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1954

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

145

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+45%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48219 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +45% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 87
2021 +21.3% 105
2022 +9.1% 115
2023 +6.8% 123
2024 +18.4% 145

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 48219, employing approximately 3,625 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,815,000.

415

Businesses

3,625

Employees

$131.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 128 30.8%
Other services (except public administration) 66 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 60 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 57 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 5.1%
Finance and insurance 17 4.1%
Construction 14 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.4%
Information 7 1.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.4%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%

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 48219 vs 48223 →

ZIP 48219 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 48219 ranks #2 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 48219 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 48219 ranks #8 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
48223 Detroit, MI 25,336 2.3 mi
48240 Redford, MI 17,722 2.5 mi
48075 Southfield, MI 21,790 2.8 mi
48235 Detroit, MI 45,063 3.0 mi
48033 Southfield, MI 16,064 3.2 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 3.8 mi
48076 Southfield, MI 25,386 5.1 mi
48227 Detroit, MI 45,380 4.1 mi
48221 Detroit, MI 38,727 5.3 mi
48228 Detroit, MI 52,130 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48219 in? ▼
ZIP code 48219 (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 48219? ▼
ZIP code 48219 in Detroit, MI has a population of 46,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48219 is $43,655, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48219 is $99,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48219 is African American at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48219? ▼
ZIP code 48219 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 3,625 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48219 are: Retail trade (128), Other services (except public administration) (66), Health care and social assistance (60). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48219? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48219 increased by 18.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 45%. 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 48219? ▼
In ZIP code 48219, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 48219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48219 is 25.6 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 48219? ▼
In ZIP code 48219, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48219 is 29.9% 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.