48223 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan

ZIP code 48223 is a large ZIP code located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County with a population of approximately 25,747 residents. The median household income is $41,587 — below the Michigan average and well below the national average. At $84,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 56.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $972 is near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 15.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 23.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The median age is 34.0, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 48219, 48239, 48227.

ZIP Code 48223 Data

Population 25,747
Median Household Income $41,587
Median Home Value $84,700
Median Rent $972
Median Age 34.0
Unemployment Rate 15.6%
Poverty Rate 23.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
County Wayne County
State Michigan

ZIP 48223 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48223MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population25k10k10k
Median Household Income$41k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$84k$190k$258k
Median Rent$972$949$1,088
Median Age34.044.743.2
Unemployment Rate15.6%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.9%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.9%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48219 DETROIT 44,595 $41,312
48239 REDFORD 37,372 $67,570
48227 DETROIT 39,024 $33,579
48228 DETROIT 54,670 $33,229
48235 DETROIT 45,529 $38,901