48217 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
ZIP code 48217 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County with a population of approximately 6,660 residents. The median household income is $45,870 — below the Michigan average and below the national average. Median home values of $43,100 are well below the national average, with 63.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,021 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. About 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.9, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48122, 48218, 48120.
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ZIP 48217 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48217 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,660 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $43k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,021 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.9% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48122 – Melvindale
- 48218 – River Rouge
- 48120 – Dearborn
- 48229 – Ecorse
- 48209 – Detroit
- 48146 – Lincoln Park
- 48101 – Allen Park
- 48126 – Dearborn
- 48210 – Detroit
- 48192 – Wyandotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48122 | MELVINDALE | 12,639 | $38,918 |
| 48218 | RIVER ROUGE | 7,204 | $26,435 |
| 48120 | DEARBORN | 8,919 | $61,373 |
| 48229 | ECORSE | 9,288 | $45,518 |
| 48209 | DETROIT | 26,944 | $37,222 |