48221 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48221 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 5.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48238, 48203 and 48220. 41,392 people live here in 15,520 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 7,968 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $57,878, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 5.2 sq mi
- Population: 41,392
- Median household income: $57,878
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 41,392 |
| Households | 15,520 |
| Median household income | $57,878 |
| Income per person | $31,080 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 66.0% |
| Median home value | $154,600 |
| Median rent | $1,206 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.9% |
| $10–15K | 5.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.7% |
| $35–50K | 14.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.2% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.3% |
| Owned outright | 29.1% |
| Rented | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 5.1% |
| 2–4 units | 10.7% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 48221
332 business establishments with 3,447 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 65
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 59
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Construction: 12
- Educational Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48238 — Detroit city, MI (2.2 mi)
- 48203 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48220 — Ferndale city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48235 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48069 — Pleasant Ridge city, MI (3.1 mi)
- 48237 — Oak Park city, MI (3.1 mi)
- 48227 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48030 — Hazel Park city, MI (3.6 mi)
Areas that include 48221
- Detroit, MI ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 67: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 3 of 28: highest median household income in Detroit, MI
- No. 8 of 28: highest median home value in Detroit, MI
- No. 2 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Detroit, MI
- No. 8 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Detroit, MI
- No. 7 of 28: highest median age in Detroit, MI
- No. 7 of 28: fastest population growth in Detroit, MI
Mail every home in 48221
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48221 in?
- 48221 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48221 in?
- 48221 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48221?
- About 41,392 people (±1,834), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 38,204.
- What is the median household income in 48221?
- $57,878 (±$3,926), 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 48221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48238 (2.2 mi, Detroit), 48203 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48220 (2.3 mi, Ferndale), 48235 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48069 (3.1 mi, Pleasant Ridge) and 48237 (3.1 mi, Oak Park).
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