48238 ZIP Code – Detroit, Michigan
ZIP code 48238 is a large ZIP code located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County with a population of approximately 24,565 residents. The median household income is $29,692 — well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $51,400, well below the national average, with 47.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $937 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 24% duplex/multi-family.
At 20.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the U.S. average. About 12.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 35.4, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48204, 48221, 48206.
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ZIP 48238 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48238 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $51k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $937 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48204 – Detroit
- 48221 – Detroit
- 48206 – Detroit
- 48203 – Highland Park
- 48227 – Detroit
- 48235 – Detroit
- 48202 – Detroit
- 48208 – Detroit
- 48210 – Detroit
- 48220 – Ferndale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48204 | DETROIT | 20,365 | $29,224 |
| 48221 | DETROIT | 41,570 | $51,181 |
| 48206 | DETROIT | 16,011 | $36,641 |
| 48203 | HIGHLAND PARK | 20,584 | $34,610 |
| 48227 | DETROIT | 39,024 | $33,579 |