Detroit, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48226
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,302
- 1,694/sq mi High-density area
- $64,860
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Detroit pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,694
- people per sq mi
- 6%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48226 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 5,302 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 1,694 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48226 reports a modest median household income of $64,860 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,154. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $324,500 (48% above the average Michigan ZIP), with only 6.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,743.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48226 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 48226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48226.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
307 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
194 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 103
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Finance and insurance 98
Finance and insurance
98 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
75 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 48226, 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
5,302
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
1,694
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48226?
34.0
Median Age
64.3%
Male
35.7%
Female
11.0%
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?
$64,860
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$74,154
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48226 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)
$64,860 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
5,527housing units
5,527
Total Housing Units
4,350
Occupied Units
1,177
Vacant Units
1.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,500
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,743
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,109 business establishments in ZIP 48226, employing approximately 57,605 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,886,108,000.
1,109
Businesses
57,605
Employees
$5.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 307 | 27.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 194 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 98 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 5.5% |
| Information | 56 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 36 | 3.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 48226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
39,038 residents
- 48210
Detroit (48210)
31,017 residents
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
20,252 residents
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
16,603 residents
- 48201 12,814
Detroit (48201)
12,814 residents
- 48208 10,234
Detroit (48208)
10,234 residents
- 48211 7,082
Detroit (48211)
7,082 residents
- 48216 5,645
Detroit (48216)
5,645 residents
- 48226 5,302
Detroit (48226)
5,302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48226 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48226
Detroit (48226)
$64,860 median income
- 48207
Detroit (48207)
$47,831 median income
- 48216
Detroit (48216)
$44,335 median income
- 48202
Detroit (48202)
$43,627 median income
- 48212
Hamtramck (48212)
$38,186 median income
- 48210
Detroit (48210)
$37,838 median income
- 48208
Detroit (48208)
$36,194 median income
- 48211
Detroit (48211)
$35,725 median income
- 48201 $24,749
Detroit (48201)
$24,749 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48226 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48243 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 12,814 | 1.2 mi |
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 5,645 | 1.5 mi |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 20,252 | 2.2 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 3.4 mi |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 10,234 | 2.4 mi |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 16,603 | 3.3 mi |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 31,017 | 4.0 mi |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 39,038 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48226, 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 (5,302 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 48226 in?
ZIP code 48226 (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 48226?
ZIP code 48226 in Detroit, MI has a population of 5,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48226?
The median household income in ZIP 48226 is $64,860, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48226?
The median home value in ZIP 48226 is $324,500, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48226 is African American at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48226?
ZIP code 48226 has 1,109 business establishments employing approximately 57,605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48226 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (307), Accommodation and food services (194), Other services (except public administration) (103). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48226?
In ZIP code 48226, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.1% 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 48226?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48226 is 18.3 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 48226?
In ZIP code 48226, approximately 6.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 93.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48226 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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