48226 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48226

48226 is a urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,770) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $154,300) are fairly typical for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area.

The average family income here is $64,175/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48226 is $42,292.

An fascinating fact about income in 48226: Men here earn an average of $27,504/year. Women make more, earning $32,402/year. This is very rare, women out earn men in only 2% of American communities.

2,061 people in 48226 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48226? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.8 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 3,038 men and 2,264 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,569 people (out of the 5,302 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,678 homes, and 1,657 businesses every day. 386 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48226 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 598 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,302
  • White Population: 1,639
  • Black Population: 3,427
  • Hispanic Population: 182
  • Asian Population: 259
  • Hawaiian Population: 9
  • Indian Population: 95
  • Male Population: 3,038
  • Female Population: 2,264
  • Median Age: 42
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
  • County: Wayne
  • City: Detroit
  • Longitude: -83.1
  • Latitude: 42.3
  • Elevation: 598 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 248/313/586
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,017
  • Drive alone: 1,118
  • Carpool: 152
  • Public transit: 336
  • Ride bikes or walk: 386

  • Average commute time: 17.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 167
  •    5 - 9: 300
  •    10 - 14: 378
  •    15 - 19: 462
  •    20 - 24: 283
  •    25 - 29: 98
  •    30 - 34: 162
  •    35 - 39: 38
  •    40 - 44: 18
  •    45 - 59: 47
  •    60 - 89: 28
  •    90 plus: 36
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $154,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,386
  • Businesses: 1,167
  • Employees: 36,475
  • Annual Payroll: $2,291,839,000
  • Average Family Income: $64,175
  • Median Family Income: $29,770
  • Average Income for Men: $27,504
  • Average Income for Women: $32,402
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 163
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 48226 Zip Code

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High Schools
Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit
3100 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 567-3235
Other Schools
Benjamin Carson Academy
1326 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 967-2001

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48226 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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