48219 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48219 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 8.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48223, 48240 and 48075. 47,208 people live here in 18,709 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 5,599 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (55% own). Median household income is $43,655, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 8.4 sq mi
- Population: 47,208
- Median household income: $43,655
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 47,208 |
| Households | 18,709 |
| Median household income | $43,655 |
| Income per person | $23,529 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Homeowners | 54.9% |
| Median home value | $99,200 |
| Median rent | $1,079 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.9% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.4% |
| $10–15K | 8.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.4% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 9.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 1.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 16.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.3% |
| Rented | 38.4% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.5% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 11.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 48219
415 business establishments with 3,625 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 128
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 60
- Accommodation and Food Services: 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Construction: 14
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48223 — Detroit city, MI (2.2 mi)
- 48240 — Detroit city, MI (2.5 mi)
- 48075 — Southfield city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48235 — Detroit city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48033 — Southfield city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48239 — Detroit city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48227 — Detroit city, MI (4 mi)
- 48237 — Oak Park city, MI (4.5 mi)
Areas that include 48219
- 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) 48219, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48219 in?
- 48219 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48219 in?
- 48219 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48219?
- About 47,208 people (±2,415), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 46,811.
- What is the median household income in 48219?
- $43,655 (±$2,908), 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 48219?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48219 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48219?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48223 (2.2 mi, Detroit), 48240 (2.5 mi, Detroit), 48075 (2.7 mi, Southfield), 48235 (2.9 mi, Detroit), 48033 (3.2 mi, Southfield) and 48239 (3.8 mi, Detroit).
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