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ZIP Code 48201
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
15,091
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
7,963
City
Detroit
ZIP 48201 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48201 at a glance
- ZIP 48201 (Detroit) is about 45 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $24,749 a year, 66% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $412,600 (78% above Michigan) and median rent is $914 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48201
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48201, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,749
Poverty rate
43.3%
Median home value
$412,600
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
20.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
481
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
26,429
$2.14B annual payroll
PPP loans
$61.72M
658 loans
Campaign donations
$80.72K
39% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48201, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48201, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 48201
ZIP codes near 48201
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48226Detroit | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| 48243Detroit | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| 48233Detroit | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| 48208Detroit | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| 48216Detroit | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| 48207Detroit | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| 48202Detroit | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| 48211Detroit | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| 48206Detroit | 3.1 mi | 3.1 |
| 48210Detroit | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| 48212Hamtramck | 3.9 mi | 5.3 |
| 48214Detroit | 4 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48201?
- ZIP code 48201 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48201 in?
- ZIP code 48201 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48201?
- About 15,091 people live in the 48201 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.