48228 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
Located in Detroit, Michigan, ZIP code 48228 is a large ZIP code within Wayne County with a population of approximately 54,670 residents. The median household income is $33,229 — well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. At $48,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 49.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,032 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (stable), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 15.9%, well above the national average. About 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 31.5, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48126, 48227, 48223.
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ZIP 48228 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48228 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $33k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $48k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,032 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.8% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48126 – Dearborn
- 48227 – Detroit
- 48223 – Detroit
- 48128 – Dearborn
- 48127 – Dearborn Heights
- 48239 – Redford
- 48204 – Detroit
- 48120 – Dearborn
- 48124 – Dearborn
- 48210 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48126 | DEARBORN | 53,044 | $46,565 |
| 48227 | DETROIT | 39,024 | $33,579 |
| 48223 | DETROIT | 25,747 | $41,587 |
| 48128 | DEARBORN | 12,405 | $97,787 |
| 48127 | DEARBORN HEIGHTS | 40,392 | $59,535 |