48217 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48217 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 2.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48218, 48122 and 48120. 6,564 people live here in 2,677 households. At about 2,844 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (63% own). Median household income is $44,447, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 2.3 sq mi
- Population: 6,564
- Median household income: $44,447
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,564 |
| Households | 2,677 |
| Median household income | $44,447 |
| Income per person | $24,277 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 63.3% |
| Median home value | $65,500 |
| Median rent | $966 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.4% |
| $10–15K | 12.4% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 18.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.7% |
| $75–100K | 8.5% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 19.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.0% |
| Owned outright | 40.2% |
| Rented | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 14.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.1% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 10.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 48217
91 business establishments with 1,605 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 20
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Wholesale Trade: 8
- Construction: 7
- Manufacturing: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48218 — River Rouge city, MI (1.3 mi)
- 48122 — Melvindale city, MI (1.4 mi)
- 48120 — Dearborn city, MI (1.8 mi)
- 48229 — Ecorse city, MI (2.1 mi)
- 48146 — Lincoln Park city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48209 — Detroit city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48101 — Allen Park city, MI (3.1 mi)
- 48126 — Dearborn city, MI (4 mi)
Areas that include 48217
- 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 residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 14 of 67: lowest median age in Wayne County
- No. 8 of 28: highest median household income in Detroit, MI
- No. 3 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Detroit, MI
Mail every home in 48217
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48217, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48217 in?
- 48217 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48217 in?
- 48217 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48217?
- About 6,564 people (±1,009), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,437.
- What is the median household income in 48217?
- $44,447 (±$5,508), 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 48217?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48217 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48217?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48218 (1.3 mi, River Rouge), 48122 (1.4 mi, Melvindale), 48120 (1.8 mi, Dearborn), 48229 (2.1 mi, Ecorse), 48146 (2.7 mi, Lincoln Park) and 48209 (2.7 mi, Detroit).
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