ZIP Code 48219 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 48219

The 48219 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 47,632. The 48219 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.3 years, and 19.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $34,452. It is estimated that about 15.5% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,396.

Population in 48219

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48219 is 47,632.

Detroit, MI

The 48219 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48219

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48219 include 248, 313, 586, and 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48219

Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 7:42 pm
Sunrise in 48219 7:39 am
Sunrise in 48219 7:42 pm

Weather forecast for 48219

Tonight's forecast for 48219: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Current air quality in 48219

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48219 Fair

Internet in 48219

An estimated 85.3% of households in ZIP Code 48219 have a computer, while about 66.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48219

In ZIP Code 48219, males make up an estimated 45.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 54.9%.

Health Insurance in 48219

Approximately 9.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48219 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48219

The median household income in ZIP Code 48219 is $34,452, while the region's mean household income is $47,103. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,396. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48219 of $20,396 is approximately 35.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 25.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately167.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.8% of the population in 48219 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 1.2% of 48219 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 16.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.8%
$200,000 or more per year 1.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48219

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48219, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 48219 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48219 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (92.3%), followed by White (7.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48219. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48219

Industry Percent
White 7.1%
Black or African American 92.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48219

Residents of ZIP Code 48219 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 48219 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 48219 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 48219 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 12.2%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 12.6%
55 to 59 years 6.3%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 10.3%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48219

In ZIP Code 48219, 96.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 48219

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.4%
Spanish 1.5%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219

The median home value in ZIP Code 48219 in January 2025 comes in at $89,248. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $88,329 median value in August 2024, and 8% higher than the $82,796 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48219, an estimated 38.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 25.5% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.

Home Values in 48219

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $89,248
Dec 2024 $89,467
Nov 2024 $89,513
Oct 2024 $89,549
Sep 2024 $89,008
Aug 2024 $88,329
Jul 2024 $87,446
Jun 2024 $86,841
May 2024 $85,865
Apr 2024 $84,760
Mar 2024 $83,631
Feb 2024 $82,796

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 48219. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 48219

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 38.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 25.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219

In ZIP Code 48219, 86.0% of the population graduated high school, while 15.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.9% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48219

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.9%
Some college, no degree 30.7%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 9.0%
Graduate or professional degree 6.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48219 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48219 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48219 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48219

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48219. 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 48219. 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 48219

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48219 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48219 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% 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 48219. This visualizes electricity rates in 48219 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48219

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48219 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.53¢/kWh 14.41¢/kWh 8.68¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.53¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48219

Month ZIP Code 48219 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.15 3 6.31
Mar 4.89 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.28 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.02 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.73 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 48219. This visualizes solar power levels in 48219 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48219

In 48219, 56.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48219 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 48219 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 48219. 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 48219

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 2.7%
Manufacturing 13.7%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.8%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.5%
Public administration 4.5%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] 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.