The 48224 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 41,453. The 48224 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.7 years, and 13.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $35,429, and an estimated 31% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 11.3% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $16,954.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48224 is $35,429, while the region's mean household income is $45,918. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,954. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48224 of $16,954 is approximately 46.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 30.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately221.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 48224 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.7% of 48224 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48224, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 1.2% of 48224 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48224 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (89.7%), followed by White (10.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 89.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48224 are younger than average. The median age of 31.7 years in ZIP Code 48224 is approximately 16.8% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 48224 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 48224 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 48224, 98.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 48224 in January 2025 comes in at $79,469. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $78,516 median value in August 2024, and 11% higher than the $71,707 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48224, an estimated 32.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 30.9% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $79,469 |
| Dec 2024 | $79,571 |
| Nov 2024 | $79,608 |
| Oct 2024 | $79,742 |
| Sep 2024 | $79,218 |
| Aug 2024 | $78,516 |
| Jul 2024 | $77,684 |
| Jun 2024 | $77,075 |
| May 2024 | $75,807 |
| Apr 2024 | $74,133 |
| Mar 2024 | $72,571 |
| Feb 2024 | $71,707 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 32.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.9% |
In ZIP Code 48224, 82.3% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.8% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48224 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48224 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48224 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48224 | 10.72¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 21.2¢/kWh | 14.4¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 48224 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.99 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.96 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.67 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.38 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 48224, 57.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48224 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48224 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.9% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |