48207 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48207 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 6.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48214, 48243 and 48226. 20,848 people live here in 11,502 households. At about 3,310 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (26% own). Median household income is $47,831, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 6.3 sq mi
- Population: 20,848
- Median household income: $47,831
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,848 |
| Households | 11,502 |
| Median household income | $47,831 |
| Income per person | $40,051 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 25.8% |
| Median home value | $211,600 |
| Median rent | $1,108 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.3% |
| Broadband internet | 86.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.3% |
| $10–15K | 10.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 14.2% |
| $75–100K | 9.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 5.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 19.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 9.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 8.2% |
| Owned outright | 14.1% |
| Rented | 63.9% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 10.4% |
| Townhome | 16.6% |
| 2–4 units | 9.8% |
| 5–19 units | 15.3% |
| 20+ units | 47.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 48207
557 business establishments with 9,932 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 88
- Accommodation and Food Services: 65
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 60
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 59
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 56
- Wholesale Trade: 53
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 42
- Manufacturing: 34
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48214 — Detroit city, MI (1.7 mi)
- 48243 — Detroit city, MI (1.9 mi)
- 48226 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48201 — Detroit city, MI (2.4 mi)
- 48211 — Detroit city, MI (2.8 mi)
- 48233 — Detroit city, MI (3.1 mi)
- 48213 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48215 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
Areas that include 48207
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 67: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 4 of 28: highest median household income in Detroit, MI
- No. 4 of 28: highest median home value in Detroit, MI
- No. 5 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Detroit, MI
- No. 4 of 28: highest median age in Detroit, MI
- No. 5 of 28: fastest population growth in Detroit, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48207, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48207 in?
- 48207 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48207 in?
- 48207 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48207?
- About 20,848 people (±1,284), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,704.
- What is the median household income in 48207?
- $47,831 (±$4,383), 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 48207?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48207 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48207?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48214 (1.7 mi, Detroit), 48243 (1.9 mi, Detroit), 48226 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48201 (2.4 mi, Detroit), 48211 (2.8 mi, Detroit) and 48233 (3.1 mi, Detroit).
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