City

Hamtramck, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥42,587Population
💰$37,293Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂29.7Median Age
🏠$98,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 156% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 19.4%Asian: 28.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White42.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black19.4%
Asian28.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 156% above avg
No HS Diploma2,663 (13.6%)
HS Graduate7,841 (39.9%)
Some College1,640 (8.4%)
Associates2,521 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,174 (6%)
Graduate Degree3,794 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 13.6%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS13.6%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,293 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$98,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units14,739
Vacant Units2,890

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
71%
About Hamtramck, MI

Hamtramck is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 42,587 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.7 years.

Economically, Hamtramck is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,293 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hamtramck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamtramck is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.7%.

Hamtramck, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Hamtramck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48212 42,587 $37,293 $98,200 $935 12.5% 25.3% 61.1%