Data Profile of ZIP Code 48208

Insights on Detroit, MI (ZIP Code 48208)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 48208

The 48208 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 9,026. The 48208 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.8 years, and 19.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $20,364, while about 46% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 20.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,243.

Population in 48208

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48208 is 9,026.

Detroit, MI

The 48208 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48208

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48208 include 313.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48208

Sunrise: 6:19 am
Sunset: 8:37 pm
Sunrise in 48208 6:19 am
Sunrise in 48208 8:37 pm

Weather forecast for 48208

Today's forecast for 48208: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Current air quality in 48208

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48208 Fair

Internet in 48208

An estimated 77.2% of households in ZIP Code 48208 have a computer, while about 56.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48208

In ZIP Code 48208, males make up an estimated 50.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 49.8%.

Health Insurance in 48208

Approximately 14.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48208 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48208

The median household income in ZIP Code 48208 is $20,364, while the region's mean household income is $40,596. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,243. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48208 of $20,243 is approximately 36.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 46.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately388.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.5% of the population in 48208 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 19.4% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.8% of 48208 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48208

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 30.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 19.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 8.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 5.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48208

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48208, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 5.2% of 48208 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48208 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (78.1%), followed by White (21.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48208

Industry Percent
White 21.5%
Black or African American 78.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48208

Residents of ZIP Code 48208 are younger than average. The median age of 34.8 years in ZIP Code 48208 is approximately 8.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 48208 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 48208 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48208

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 5.1%
20 to 24 years 9.6%
25 to 34 years 18.5%
35 to 44 years 9.2%
45 to 54 years 12.3%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 7.4%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 2.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48208

In ZIP Code 48208, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.

Language Spoken in 48208

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.5%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48208

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48208, an estimated 48.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48208

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 48.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48208

In ZIP Code 48208, 81.1% of the population graduated high school, while 20.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.1% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48208

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.1%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate or professional degree 5.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48208

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48208 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 48.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48208 is high cholesterol, as approximately 34.5% of adults 18 and older in this Wayne County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48208

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 30.4%
High blood pressure 48.3%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 5.2%
Current asthma 15.2%
Coronary heart disease 8.4%
Diagnosed diabetes 20.6%
High cholesterol 34.5%
Chronic kidney disease 4.8%
Stroke 6.2%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48208

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48208 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.9% of those 18 and above in 48208 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48208 include obesity (48.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (46.7% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 48208

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.5%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 78.3%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 80.5%
Cholesterol screening 81.9%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 45.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48208

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 12.5%
Current smoking 32.0%
No leisure-time physical activity 40.2%
Obesity 48.1%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 46.7%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48208

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48208 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes electricity rates in 48208 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48208

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48208 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 18.57¢/kWh 13.73¢/kWh 8.02¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48208

Month ZIP Code 48208 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.88 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.97 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.25 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.92 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.12 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.22 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.62 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes solar power levels in 48208 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48208

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48208, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48208 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48208

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 4
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48208

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48208

In 48208, 51.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48208 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 48208 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48208. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48208

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 2.2%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 3.0%

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.