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ZIP Code 48205
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
34,187
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,382
City
Detroit
ZIP 48205 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48205 at a glance
- ZIP 48205 (Detroit) is about 30 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,966 a year, 47% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,300 (72% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,215 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48205
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48205, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,966
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$65,300
Prices +6.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,215/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
24.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
255
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,272
$94.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$35.44M
1,894 loans
Campaign donations
$15.25K
38% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48205, 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 48205, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 48205
ZIP codes near 48205
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48234Detroit | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| 48213Detroit | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| 48224Detroit | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| 48225Harper Woods | 2.6 mi | 2.7 |
| 48021Eastpointe | 3.1 mi | 5.1 |
| 48089Warren | 3.2 mi | 8 |
| 48215Detroit | 3.7 mi | 3.9 |
| 48212Hamtramck | 4.2 mi | 5.3 |
| 48236Grosse Pointe Woods | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
| 48015Center Line | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| 48211Detroit | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| 48230Grosse Pointe Park | 4.3 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48205?
- ZIP code 48205 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48205 in?
- ZIP code 48205 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48205?
- About 34,187 people live in the 48205 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.