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ZIP Code 48215
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
10,322
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,614
City
Detroit
ZIP 48215 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48215 at a glance
- ZIP 48215 (Detroit) is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,812, 54% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48215
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48215, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,812
Poverty rate
44.1%
Median home value
$111,000
Prices -8.4% in a year
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
146
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,347
$609M annual payroll
PPP loans
$16.39M
502 loans
Campaign donations
$44.64K
75% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48215, 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 48215, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
22.3%
U.S. 12.1% +10.2 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 48215
ZIP codes near 48215
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48214Detroit | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| 48230Grosse Pointe Park | 1.8 mi | 3.3 |
| 48213Detroit | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| 48224Detroit | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
| 48205Detroit | 3.7 mi | 6.4 |
| 48207Detroit | 3.9 mi | 6.3 |
| 48211Detroit | 4.2 mi | 4.2 |
| 48234Detroit | 4.3 mi | 7.8 |
| 48225Harper Woods | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| 48236Grosse Pointe Woods | 4.4 mi | 7.5 |
| 48243Detroit | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| 48212Hamtramck | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48215?
- ZIP code 48215 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48215 in?
- ZIP code 48215 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48215?
- About 10,322 people live in the 48215 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.