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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48227

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

45,380
2,327/sq mi
$36,527
Median income
$75,100
Median home value
12.0%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,327
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 45,380 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 2,327 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48227 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,527 (50% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $20,496. The poverty rate stands at 35.1% and the unemployment rate at 20.3%. On housing, the median home value is $75,100 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 48227 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 48227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48227.

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 48227, 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

45,380

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

2,327

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48227?

36.9

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 1.5%
African American 94.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
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?

$36,527

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$20,496

Per Capita Income

35.1%

Poverty Rate

20.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48227 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,527 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,118

Total Housing Units

15,640

Occupied Units

4,478

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$75,100

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$1,034

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

146

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+46%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48227 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +46% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 94
2021 +18.7% 111
2022 +10.7% 123
2023 +5.2% 130
2024 +12.3% 146

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 373 business establishments in ZIP 48227, employing approximately 3,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,531,000.

373

Businesses

3,093

Employees

$177.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 129 34.6%
Other services (except public administration) 67 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 28 7.5%
Wholesale trade 26 7.0%
Construction 21 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.2%
Manufacturing 11 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.1%
Information 7 1.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 1.9%
Finance and insurance 4 1.1%

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 48227 vs 48235 →

ZIP 48227 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 48227 ranks #4 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 48227 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 48227 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
48235 Detroit, MI 45,063 2.8 mi
48228 Detroit, MI 52,130 2.5 mi
48223 Detroit, MI 25,336 2.8 mi
48238 Detroit, MI 31,743 2.7 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 4.3 mi
48204 Detroit, MI 27,997 2.9 mi
48221 Detroit, MI 38,727 3.5 mi
48237 Oak Park, MI 29,319 5.4 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 4.4 mi
48219 Detroit, MI 46,931 4.1 mi

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Pop: 63,131
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Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
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Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
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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 48227 in? ▼
ZIP code 48227 (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 48227? ▼
ZIP code 48227 in Detroit, MI has a population of 45,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48227 is $36,527, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48227 is $75,100, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48227 is African American at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48227? ▼
ZIP code 48227 has 373 business establishments employing approximately 3,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48227 are: Retail trade (129), Other services (except public administration) (67), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48227 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 46%. 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 48227? ▼
In ZIP code 48227, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 48227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48227 is 25.4 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 48227? ▼
In ZIP code 48227, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48227 is 35.1% 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.