48204 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
ZIP code 48204 is a large ZIP code located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County with a population of approximately 20,365 residents. The median household income is $29,224 — well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. The median home value of $46,600 is well below the national average, with 55.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $931 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
At 17.5%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 41.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 48206, 48238, 48210.
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ZIP 48204 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48204 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $46k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $931 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48206 – Detroit
- 48238 – Detroit
- 48210 – Detroit
- 48208 – Detroit
- 48227 – Detroit
- 48126 – Dearborn
- 48202 – Detroit
- 48228 – Detroit
- 48216 – Detroit
- 48221 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48206 | DETROIT | 16,011 | $36,641 |
| 48238 | DETROIT | 24,565 | $29,692 |
| 48210 | DETROIT | 26,547 | $36,073 |
| 48208 | DETROIT | 7,827 | $24,046 |
| 48227 | DETROIT | 39,024 | $33,579 |