48209 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48209 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 6.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48210, 48120 and 48216. 27,184 people live here in 9,211 households. At about 3,994 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $43,161, well below the Michigan median of $72,875; 44% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 6.8 sq mi
- Population: 27,184
- Median household income: $43,161
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,184 |
| Households | 9,211 |
| Median household income | $43,161 |
| Income per person | $19,005 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Homeowners | 61.2% |
| Median home value | $89,000 |
| Median rent | $883 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 65.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.8% |
| $10–15K | 10.0% |
| $15–25K | 13.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 17.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 8.1% |
| $150–200K | 3.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 20.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 5.4% |
| 75+ | 3.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 11.3% |
| Owned outright | 40.8% |
| Rented | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.3% |
| Townhome | 7.7% |
| 2–4 units | 14.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.3% |
| 20+ units | 6.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 48209
400 business establishments with 5,178 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 77
- Accommodation and Food Services: 49
- Transportation and Warehousing: 43
- Construction: 42
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 37
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 29
- Wholesale Trade: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48210 — Detroit city, MI (2.2 mi)
- 48120 — Dearborn city, MI (2.4 mi)
- 48216 — Detroit city, MI (2.4 mi)
- 48218 — River Rouge city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48217 — Detroit city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48233 — Detroit city, MI (3 mi)
- 48208 — Detroit city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48122 — Melvindale city, MI (3.8 mi)
Areas that include 48209
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 67: highest share of households with children in Wayne County
- No. 5 of 67: lowest median age in Wayne County
- No. 5 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Detroit, MI
- No. 2 of 28: highest share of households with children in Detroit, MI
- No. 3 of 28: lowest median age in Detroit, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48209, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48209 in?
- 48209 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48209 in?
- 48209 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48209?
- About 27,184 people (±1,780), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,096.
- What is the median household income in 48209?
- $43,161 (±$3,536), 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 48209?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48209 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48209?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48210 (2.2 mi, Detroit), 48120 (2.4 mi, Dearborn), 48216 (2.4 mi, Detroit), 48218 (2.6 mi, River Rouge), 48217 (2.7 mi, Detroit) and 48233 (3 mi, Detroit).
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