48205 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48205 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 6.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48089, 48213 and 48224. 34,187 people live here in 12,951 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 5,382 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $38,966, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 6.4 sq mi
- Population: 34,187
- Median household income: $38,966
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,187 |
| Households | 12,951 |
| Median household income | $38,966 |
| Income per person | $20,780 |
| Median age | 32.8 |
| Homeowners | 50.6% |
| Median home value | $65,300 |
| Median rent | $1,215 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.6% |
| $10–15K | 10.5% |
| $15–25K | 11.8% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 19.2% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 6.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 16.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 3.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 38.1% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.9% |
| Townhome | 4.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 48205
255 business establishments with 2,272 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 105
- Accommodation and Food Services: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Construction: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48089 — Warren city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48213 — Detroit city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48224 — Detroit city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48225 — Harper Woods city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48021 — Eastpointe city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48234 — Detroit city, MI (3 mi)
- 48015 — Center Line city, MI (4 mi)
- 48212 — Detroit city, MI (4.1 mi)
Areas that include 48205
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 67: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 10 of 67: lowest median age in Wayne County
- No. 6 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Detroit, MI
- No. 7 of 28: lowest median age in Detroit, MI
- No. 4 of 28: fastest population growth in Detroit, MI
Mail every home in 48205
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48205, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48205 in?
- 48205 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48205 in?
- 48205 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48205?
- About 34,187 people (±2,292), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,056.
- What is the median household income in 48205?
- $38,966 (±$2,887), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48205?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48205 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48205?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48089 (2.5 mi, Warren), 48213 (2.5 mi, Detroit), 48224 (2.6 mi, Detroit), 48225 (2.7 mi, Harper Woods), 48021 (2.9 mi, Eastpointe) and 48234 (3 mi, Detroit).
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