What city is ZIP code 48217?

ZIP code 48217 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).

What county is ZIP code 48217 in?

ZIP code 48217 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 48217?

About 6,564 people live in the 48217 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 48217

Detroit, MI, Wayne County

Population

6,564

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,844

City

Detroit

ZIP 48217 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 48217 at a glance

ZIP 48217 (Detroit) is about 16 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $44,447, 39% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,500 (72% below Michigan) and median rent is $966 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48217

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48217, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$44,447

Poverty rate

20.0%

Median home value

$65,500

Median rent

$966/mo

Homeownership

63.3%

Bachelor's or higher

12.5%

Median age

33.4

Average commute

29.9 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,605

$130M annual payroll

PPP loans

$16.2M

362 loans

Campaign donations

$10.6K

40% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48217, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 48217, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.8%

U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts

Diabetes

19.3%

U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48217?: ZIP code 48217 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
What county is ZIP code 48217 in?: ZIP code 48217 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48217?: About 6,564 people live in the 48217 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.