| ZIP Code | 48219 |
|---|---|
| City | Detroit |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 248/313/586/734 |
| Elevation | 636 ft |
| Latitude | 42.425328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.251428 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 26.9% ▲ 169% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.3% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.5% ▲ 197% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 486 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,434 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 5,133 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 6,973 (24.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,284 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,018 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,882 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,500 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,037/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,815 |
| Vacant Units | 2,876 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,815 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,876 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 48219 is located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 45,788, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 48219 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,882 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48219 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $84,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,037 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.6%) and renters (43.5%). Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 48219 is primarily Black (88.31%). Residents are less-educated — 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48219 stands at 14.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 48219 in Detroit, MI is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 45,788 residents, a median household income of $43,882, and a median home value of $84,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.