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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48224

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

44,439
2,992/sq mi
$44,856
Median income
$88,700
Median home value
16.6%
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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,992
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 44,439 residents across 14.9 square miles, a density of 2,992 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48224 reports a modest median household income of $44,856 (39% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,121. The poverty rate stands at 33.5% and the unemployment rate at 15.3%. The typical home here is valued at $88,700 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,224 monthly, and 55.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48224 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 48224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48224.

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 48224, 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

44,439

Population

14.9

Area (sq mi)

2,992

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48224?

33.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 7.2%
African American 88.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$44,856

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$24,121

Per Capita Income

33.5%

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48224 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,856 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,234

Total Housing Units

14,451

Occupied Units

2,783

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$88,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,224

Median Rent

1945

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

132

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+32%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48224 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +32% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 97
2021 +9.0% 105
2022 +18.5% 125
2023 -2.8% 121
2024 +9.0% 132

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 253 business establishments in ZIP 48224, employing approximately 2,442 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,661,000.

253

Businesses

2,442

Employees

$83.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 48 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.7%
Construction 15 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.4%
Information 6 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.4%
Educational services 5 2.0%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%
Finance and insurance 3 1.2%

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 48224 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 48224 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 48224 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 48224 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
48225 Harper Woods, MI 14,554 2.0 mi
48230 Grosse Pointe, MI 16,976 2.1 mi
48215 Detroit, MI 13,565 2.5 mi
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI 30,607 2.5 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 3.8 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 2.6 mi
48213 Detroit, MI 27,712 2.9 mi
48214 Detroit, MI 22,759 3.9 mi
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI 22,494 4.3 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 6.7 mi

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Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48224 in? ▼
ZIP code 48224 (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 48224? ▼
ZIP code 48224 in Detroit, MI has a population of 44,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48224 is $44,856, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48224 is $88,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48224 is African American at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48224? ▼
ZIP code 48224 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 2,442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48224 are: Retail trade (69), Other services (except public administration) (48), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48224 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 32%. 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 48224? ▼
In ZIP code 48224, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 48224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48224 is 26.5 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 48224? ▼
In ZIP code 48224, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48224 is 33.5% 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.