48235 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan

48235 is a ZIP code serving Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County with a population of approximately 45,529 residents. At $38,901, the median household income here runs well below the Michigan average and well below the U.S. average. At $74,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 53.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,124 is near the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).

The unemployment rate is 13.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 29.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.8%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 37.6, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48221, 48237, 48227.

ZIP Code 48235 Data

Population 45,529
Median Household Income $38,901
Median Home Value $74,400
Median Rent $1,124
Median Age 37.6
Unemployment Rate 13.2%
Poverty Rate 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
County Wayne County
State Michigan

ZIP 48235 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48235MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population45k10k10k
Median Household Income$38k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$74k$190k$258k
Median Rent$1,124$949$1,088
Median Age37.644.743.2
Unemployment Rate13.2%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate29.7%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.8%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48221 DETROIT 41,570 $51,181
48237 OAK PARK 29,495 $61,991
48227 DETROIT 39,024 $33,579
48219 DETROIT 44,595 $41,312
48075 SOUTHFIELD 23,416 $66,330