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ZIP Code 48204
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
20,696
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,118
City
Detroit
ZIP 48204 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48204 at a glance
- ZIP 48204 (Detroit) is about 23 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,468, 53% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,200 (74% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,052 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48204
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48204, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,468
Poverty rate
36.0%
Median home value
$59,200
Prices +18.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
192
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,595
$73.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$32.4M
1,171 loans
Campaign donations
$26K
23% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48204, 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° / 19°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48204, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.6%
U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48204?
- ZIP code 48204 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48204 in?
- ZIP code 48204 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48204?
- About 20,696 people live in the 48204 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.