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ZIP Code 48226
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
6,831
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,619
City
Detroit
ZIP 48226 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48226 at a glance
- ZIP 48226 (Detroit) is about 32 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,860, 11% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,500 (40% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,743 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48226
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48226, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,860
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$324,500
Median rent
$1,743/mo
Homeownership
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher
52.1%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
18.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,109
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
57,605
$5.89B annual payroll
PPP loans
$182M
927 loans
Campaign donations
$1.57M
8% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48226, 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 48226, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 48226
ZIP codes near 48226
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48243Detroit | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| 48233Detroit | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| 48201Detroit | 1.2 mi | 1.9 |
| 48216Detroit | 1.5 mi | 2.3 |
| 48207Detroit | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| 48208Detroit | 2.5 mi | 3.2 |
| 48202Detroit | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
| 48211Detroit | 3.6 mi | 4.2 |
| 48209Detroit | 3.9 mi | 6.8 |
| 48214Detroit | 4 mi | 5.1 |
| 48210Detroit | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| 48206Detroit | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48226?
- ZIP code 48226 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48226 in?
- ZIP code 48226 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48226?
- About 6,831 people live in the 48226 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.