ZIP Code 48243
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Detroit · Wayne County · Michigan
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ZIP code 48243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 0 residents, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48243 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48243 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48243 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48243.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48243, Detroit, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
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Detroit
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ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48243?
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Median Age
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Female
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Foreign-Born
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
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Total Housing Units
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Occupied Units
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Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 48243, employing approximately 5,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $577,200,000.
75
Businesses
5,336
Employees
$577.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 25.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
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 48243 vs 48226 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48226 | Detroit, MI | 5,302 | 0.6 mi |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 12,814 | 1.6 mi |
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 5,645 | 2.0 mi |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 20,252 | 1.8 mi |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 7,082 | 3.6 mi |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 10,234 | 3.0 mi |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 16,603 | 3.7 mi |
| 48214 | Detroit, MI | 22,759 | 3.6 mi |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 31,017 | 4.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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