48235 ZIP Code, Detroit, MI
48235 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 6.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48221, 48227 and 48237. 45,600 people live here in 18,654 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 7,302 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $39,265, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 6.2 sq mi
- Population: 45,600
- Median household income: $39,265
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 45,600 |
| Households | 18,654 |
| Median household income | $39,265 |
| Income per person | $23,500 |
| Median age | 39.3 |
| Homeowners | 53.5% |
| Median home value | $90,000 |
| Median rent | $1,169 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.3% |
| $10–15K | 9.1% |
| $15–25K | 13.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.4% |
| $100–150K | 7.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.3% |
| Rented | 39.9% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.6% |
| Townhome | 6.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 5.2% |
| 20+ units | 5.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 48235
338 business establishments with 5,286 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 94
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 70
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 54
- Accommodation and Food Services: 41
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 12
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 11
- Construction: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48221 — Detroit city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48227 — Detroit city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48237 — Oak Park city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48219 — Detroit city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48075 — Southfield city, MI (3 mi)
- 48223 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48238 — Detroit city, MI (3.5 mi)
- 48220 — Ferndale city, MI (3.7 mi)
Areas that include 48235
- 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) 48235, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48235 in?
- 48235 is a Detroit, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Detroit.
- What county is 48235 in?
- 48235 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48235?
- About 45,600 people (±2,274), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 45,188.
- What is the median household income in 48235?
- $39,265 (±$4,748), 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 48235?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48235 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48235?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48221 (2.3 mi, Detroit), 48227 (2.7 mi, Detroit), 48237 (2.7 mi, Oak Park), 48219 (2.9 mi, Detroit), 48075 (3 mi, Southfield) and 48223 (3.5 mi, Detroit).
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