48234 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
48234 is a large ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan, part of Wayne County with a population of approximately 32,402 residents. The median household income is $35,667 — well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $51,200, well below the national average, with 53.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $927, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 15.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 35.6%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 11.0%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 35.3, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 48212, 48091, 48205.
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ZIP 48234 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48234 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $51k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $927 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48212 – Hamtramck
- 48091 – Warren
- 48205 – Detroit
- 48213 – Detroit
- 48203 – Highland Park
- 48211 – Detroit
- 48015 – Center Line
- 48089 – Warren
- 48030 – Hazel Park
- 48202 – Detroit
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48212 | HAMTRAMCK | 43,213 | $37,309 |
| 48091 | WARREN | 30,063 | $54,857 |
| 48205 | DETROIT | 31,816 | $42,671 |
| 48213 | DETROIT | 21,232 | $33,659 |
| 48203 | HIGHLAND PARK | 20,584 | $34,610 |