48213 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48213 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 6.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48214, 48205 and 48215. 20,075 people live here in 7,724 households. At about 3,077 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (58% own). Median household income is $34,003, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 6.5 sq mi
- Population: 20,075
- Median household income: $34,003
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,075 |
| Households | 7,724 |
| Median household income | $34,003 |
| Income per person | $19,155 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 58.4% |
| Median home value | $56,200 |
| Median rent | $913 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.9% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 15.4% |
| $10–15K | 12.1% |
| $15–25K | 11.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.9% |
| $35–50K | 16.2% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 8.3% |
| $100–150K | 8.1% |
| $150–200K | 1.5% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.0% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 6.0% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 33.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.6% |
| Townhome | 10.5% |
| 2–4 units | 14.3% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 48213
190 business establishments with 5,083 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 47
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Manufacturing: 17
- Construction: 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 48213 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 48214 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48205 — Detroit city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48215 — Detroit city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48211 — Detroit city, MI (2.8 mi)
- 48224 — Detroit city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48212 — Detroit city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48234 — Detroit city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48207 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
Areas that include 48213
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 18 of 67: highest share of households with children in Wayne County
- No. 10 of 67: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 7 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Detroit, MI
- No. 7 of 28: highest share of households with children in Detroit, MI
- No. 9 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Detroit, MI
- No. 9 of 28: highest median age in Detroit, MI
Mail every home in 48213
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48213, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48213 in?
- 48213 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48213 in?
- 48213 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48213?
- About 20,075 people (±1,748), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,088.
- What is the median household income in 48213?
- $34,003 (±$5,134), 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 48213?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48213 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48213?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48214 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48205 (2.5 mi, Detroit), 48215 (2.6 mi, Detroit), 48211 (2.8 mi, Detroit), 48224 (2.9 mi, Detroit) and 48212 (3.2 mi, Detroit).
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