48215 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48215 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 3.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48230, 48214 and 48224. 10,322 people live here in 4,402 households. At about 2,614 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $33,812, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 3.9 sq mi
- Population: 10,322
- Median household income: $33,812
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,322 |
| Households | 4,402 |
| Median household income | $33,812 |
| Income per person | $23,298 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Homeowners | 51.2% |
| Median home value | $111,000 |
| Median rent | $901 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 44.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.4% |
| $10–15K | 17.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.4% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 8.0% |
| $100–150K | 7.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 28.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.7% |
| Townhome | 18.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 5.1% |
| 20+ units | 15.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 48215
146 business establishments with 6,347 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48230 — Grosse Pointe Park city, MI (1.7 mi)
- 48214 — Detroit city, MI (1.8 mi)
- 48224 — Detroit city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48213 — Detroit city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48207 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48205 — Detroit city, MI (4.2 mi)
- 48236 — Grosse Pointe Woods city, MI (4.5 mi)
- 48225 — Harper Woods city, MI (4.6 mi)
Areas that include 48215
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48215, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48215 in?
- 48215 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48215 in?
- 48215 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48215?
- About 10,322 people (±745), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,520.
- What is the median household income in 48215?
- $33,812 (±$3,101), 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 48215?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48215 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48215?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48230 (1.7 mi, Grosse Pointe Park), 48214 (1.8 mi, Detroit), 48224 (2.5 mi, Detroit), 48213 (2.6 mi, Detroit), 48207 (3.5 mi, Detroit) and 48205 (4.2 mi, Detroit).
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