48221 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
48221 is a large ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan, part of Wayne County with a population of approximately 41,570 residents. At $51,181, the median household income here runs below the Michigan average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $121,300 is well below the national average, with 66.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,087 is near the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 13.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 29.3%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.3, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48238, 48220, 48235.
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ZIP 48221 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48221 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.3% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48238 – Detroit
- 48220 – Ferndale
- 48235 – Detroit
- 48203 – Highland Park
- 48069 – Pleasant Ridge
- 48237 – Oak Park
- 48227 – Detroit
- 48030 – Hazel Park
- 48070 – Huntington Woods
- 48206 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48238 | DETROIT | 24,565 | $29,692 |
| 48220 | FERNDALE | 21,664 | $80,695 |
| 48235 | DETROIT | 45,529 | $38,901 |
| 48203 | HIGHLAND PARK | 20,584 | $34,610 |
| 48069 | PLEASANT RIDGE | 2,609 | $164,861 |