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ZIP Code 48223
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
22,622
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,738
City
Detroit
ZIP 48223 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48223 at a glance
- ZIP 48223 (Detroit) is about 21 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,512 a year, 39% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 (57% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48223
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48223, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,512
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$99,500
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
27.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
217
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,820
$159M annual payroll
PPP loans
$56.68M
1,410 loans
Campaign donations
$43.82K
23% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48223, 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 48223, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 48223
ZIP codes near 48223
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48219Detroit | 2 mi | 8.4 |
| 48239Dearborn Heights | 2.3 mi | 9.5 |
| 48227Detroit | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| 48235Detroit | 3.4 mi | 6.2 |
| 48240Southfield | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| 48228Detroit | 3.4 mi | 8.9 |
| 48127Dearborn Heights | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| 48075Southfield | 4.7 mi | 7.3 |
| 48033Southfield | 5.2 mi | 9.1 |
| 48128Dearborn | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| 48126Dearborn | 5.3 mi | 8.4 |
| 48221Detroit | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48223?
- ZIP code 48223 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48223 in?
- ZIP code 48223 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48223?
- About 22,622 people live in the 48223 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.