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 High-density area
- $44,512
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48223 (Detroit, MI) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 135.3 in 2023 to 141.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,787. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,500 (55% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,031; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48223 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48223?
36.4
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$44,512
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$24,787
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48223 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Detroit, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,512 7th percentile higher than 7% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,195housing units
11,195
Total Housing Units
9,049
Occupied Units
2,146
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48223 vs 48219 →
ZIP 48223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48228
Detroit (48228)
52,130 residents
- 48219
Detroit (48219)
46,931 residents
- 48227
Detroit (48227)
45,380 residents
- 48235
Detroit (48235)
45,063 residents
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
36,501 residents
- 48239
Redford (48239)
35,524 residents
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
31,732 residents
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
25,336 residents
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
21,790 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48223 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48128
Dearborn (48128)
$101,037 median income
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
$81,796 median income
- 48239
Redford (48239)
$71,151 median income
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
$65,384 median income
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
$60,742 median income
- 48240
Redford (48240)
$60,390 median income
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
$44,512 median income
- 48219
Detroit (48219)
$43,655 median income
- 48235 $39,265
Detroit (48235)
$39,265 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48223, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,336 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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