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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48223

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

25,336
1,616/sq mi
$44,512
Median income
$99,500
Median home value
21.0%
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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,616
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 25,336 residents across 15.7 square miles, a density of 1,616 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48223 reports a modest median household income of $44,512 (39% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,787. Poverty here runs at 22.3%, with unemployment measured at 15.1%. Median home value sits at $99,500 (55% below the state average), median rent at $1,031 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 48223 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48223.

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 48223, 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

25,336

Population

15.7

Area (sq mi)

1,616

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48223?

36.4

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 7.3%
African American 87.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$44,512

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$24,787

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48223 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,512 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,195

Total Housing Units

9,049

Occupied Units

2,146

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$99,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,031

Median Rent

1951

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

141

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+41%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48223 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +41% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.5% 96
2021 +14.8% 110
2022 +15.2% 127
2023 +7.0% 135
2024 +4.5% 141

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 217 business establishments in ZIP 48223, employing approximately 2,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,945,000.

217

Businesses

2,820

Employees

$158.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 41 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 29 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 10.1%
Construction 12 5.5%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Finance and insurance 11 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.7%
Wholesale trade 6 2.8%

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 48223 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 48223 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 48223 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 48223 ranks #7 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
48219 Detroit, MI 46,931 2.3 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 2.3 mi
48227 Detroit, MI 45,380 2.8 mi
48228 Detroit, MI 52,130 3.0 mi
48075 Southfield, MI 21,790 4.8 mi
48235 Detroit, MI 45,063 3.5 mi
48128 Dearborn, MI 10,682 5.1 mi
48240 Redford, MI 17,722 3.5 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 4.3 mi
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
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 48223 in? ▼
ZIP code 48223 (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 48223? ▼
ZIP code 48223 in Detroit, MI has a population of 25,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48223 is $44,512, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48223 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48223 is African American at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48223? ▼
ZIP code 48223 has 217 business establishments employing approximately 2,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48223 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48223 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 41%. 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 48223? ▼
In ZIP code 48223, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 48223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48223 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48223? ▼
In ZIP code 48223, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48223 is 22.3% 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.