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ZIP Code 48206
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
15,227
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,921
City
Detroit
ZIP 48206 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48206 at a glance
- ZIP 48206 (Detroit) is about 28 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,046, 38% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,300 (50% below Michigan) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48206
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48206, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,046
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$116,300
Prices +8.7% in a year
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
105
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
772
$27.64M annual payroll
PPP loans
$15.98M
670 loans
Campaign donations
$45.67K
66% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48206, 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 48206, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 48206
ZIP codes near 48206
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48202Detroit | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
| 48204Detroit | 1.9 mi | 5 |
| 48208Detroit | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| 48238Detroit | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| 48210Detroit | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| 48203Highland Park | 3 mi | 8.2 |
| 48201Detroit | 3.1 mi | 1.9 |
| 48212Hamtramck | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| 48211Detroit | 3.5 mi | 4.2 |
| 48216Detroit | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| 48226Detroit | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| 48233Detroit | 4.2 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48206?
- ZIP code 48206 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48206 in?
- ZIP code 48206 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48206?
- About 15,227 people live in the 48206 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.