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ZIP Code 48228
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
50,117
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5,628
City
Detroit
ZIP 48228 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48228 at a glance
- ZIP 48228 (Detroit) is about 32 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,680, 58% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,500 (74% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48228
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48228, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,680
Poverty rate
41.8%
Median home value
$59,500
Prices +11.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
22.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
577
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,218
$179M annual payroll
PPP loans
$58.5M
2,714 loans
Campaign donations
$33.9K
25% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48228, 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 48228, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
25.9%
U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48228?
- ZIP code 48228 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48228 in?
- ZIP code 48228 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48228?
- About 50,117 people live in the 48228 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.