48208 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
48208 is a ZIP code serving Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County with a population of approximately 7,827 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $24,046, which is well below the Michigan average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $162,700 are below the national average, with 34.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $789 is below the national average. Housing consists of 40% single-family (decreasing), 42% apartments (decreasing), 18% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 11.2%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 34.3%, well above the national average. About 26.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 37.6, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 48201, 48216, 48202.
ZIP Code 48208 Data
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ZIP 48208 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48208 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,827 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $24k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $162k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $789 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.6% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48201 – Detroit
- 48216 – Detroit
- 48202 – Detroit
- 48206 – Detroit
- 48210 – Detroit
- 48233 – Detroit
- 48226 – Detroit
- 48204 – Detroit
- 48243 – Detroit
- 48209 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48201 | DETROIT | 14,287 | $22,243 |
| 48216 | DETROIT | 5,171 | $41,066 |
| 48202 | DETROIT | 14,617 | $34,244 |
| 48206 | DETROIT | 16,011 | $36,641 |
| 48210 | DETROIT | 26,547 | $36,073 |