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Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48228

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

52,130
2,338/sq mi
$30,680
Median income
$59,500
Median home value
10.8%
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 and unusually populous area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,338
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with 52,130 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 2,338 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48228 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,680 (58% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $18,859. 41.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.7%. The typical home here is valued at $59,500 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,109 monthly, and 49.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48228, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the 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 48228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48228.

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 48228, 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

52,130

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

2,338

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48228?

32.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 21.9%
African American 68.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$30,680

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$18,859

Per Capita Income

41.8%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48228 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,680 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

23,413

Total Housing Units

19,284

Occupied Units

4,129

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.3%
Renter 50.7%

$59,500

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1949

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

127

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+27%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48228 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +27% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -10.2% 65
2021 +53.0% 99
2022 +8.3% 107
2023 +11.9% 120
2024 +5.7% 127

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 577 business establishments in ZIP 48228, employing approximately 4,218 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,902,000.

577

Businesses

4,218

Employees

$178.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 172 29.8%
Other services (except public administration) 99 17.2%
Transportation and warehousing 55 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 53 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.7%
Construction 40 6.9%
Wholesale trade 22 3.8%
Manufacturing 21 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 1.9%
Finance and insurance 10 1.7%
Information 6 1.0%
Educational services 6 1.0%

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 48228 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 48228 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48228 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 48228 ranks #null 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
48227 Detroit, MI 45,380 2.5 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 2.7 mi
48223 Detroit, MI 25,336 3.0 mi
48128 Dearborn, MI 10,682 3.2 mi
48204 Detroit, MI 27,997 3.8 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 3.6 mi
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 4.2 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 3.7 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 4.0 mi
48235 Detroit, MI 45,063 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
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
48227 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 45,380

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48228 in? ▼
ZIP code 48228 (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 48228? ▼
ZIP code 48228 in Detroit, MI has a population of 52,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48228 is $30,680, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48228 is $59,500, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48228 is African American at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48228? ▼
ZIP code 48228 has 577 business establishments employing approximately 4,218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48228 are: Retail trade (172), Other services (except public administration) (99), Transportation and warehousing (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48228 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 27%. 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 48228? ▼
In ZIP code 48228, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 48228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48228 is 22.2 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 48228? ▼
In ZIP code 48228, approximately 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48228 is 41.8% 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.