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Hamtramck, MI
City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48212.
Population
27,743
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
13,275
ZIP codes
1
Hamtramck and its ZIP codes
Hamtramck at a glance
- Hamtramck is about 75 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $39,293 a year, 46% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,000 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $989 a month.
Local data for Hamtramck, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamtramck, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,293
Poverty rate
39.9%
Median home value
$131,000
Median rent
$989/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (10,205), Bangladeshi Americans (4,746), Indian Americans (1,411).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Hamtramck.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,422
721,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.56B
FY 2026, $11,462 per person
PPP loans
$39.78M
930 loans, 4,614 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hamtramck, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamtramck, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,357
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamtramck, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
27.0%
U.S. 12.8% +14.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hamtramck
1 in or overlapping Hamtramck. Population shown
Cities near Hamtramck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Highland ParkCity | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| DetroitCity | 4.2 mi | 138.7 |
| Hazel ParkCity | 5.1 mi | 2.8 |
| FerndaleCity | 6 mi | 3.9 |
| Center LineCity | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Grosse Pointe ParkCity | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Harper WoodsCity | 6.9 mi | 2.6 |
| WarrenCity | 7 mi | 34.4 |
| Pleasant RidgeCity | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Grosse PointeCity | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| EastpointeCity | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Oak ParkCity | 8 mi | 5.1 |
| Grosse Pointe FarmsCity | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Huntington WoodsCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Grosse Pointe WoodsCity | 8.5 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamtramck, MI in?
- Hamtramck is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Hamtramck, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamtramck include 48212.
- What is the population of Hamtramck, MI?
- About 27,743 people live in Hamtramck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamtramck?
- Nearby places include Highland Park (2.1 mi), Detroit (4.2 mi), Hazel Park (5.1 mi), Ferndale (6 mi), Center Line (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023