48218 ZIP Code – River Rouge, Michigan
ZIP code 48218 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in River Rouge, Michigan, within Wayne County with a population of approximately 7,204 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $26,435, which is well below the Michigan average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $49,400, well below the national average, with 57.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $731, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 36.6, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48217, 48229, 48209.
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ZIP 48218 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48218 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,204 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $26k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $49k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $731 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 40.0% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48217 – Detroit
- 48229 – Ecorse
- 48209 – Detroit
- 48122 – Melvindale
- 48120 – Dearborn
- 48146 – Lincoln Park
- 48101 – Allen Park
- 48192 – Wyandotte
- 48210 – Detroit
- 48216 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | DETROIT | 6,660 | $45,870 |
| 48229 | ECORSE | 9,288 | $45,518 |
| 48209 | DETROIT | 26,944 | $37,222 |
| 48122 | MELVINDALE | 12,639 | $38,918 |
| 48120 | DEARBORN | 8,919 | $61,373 |