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48221 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48221

48221 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($95,200) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $62,072/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48221 is $49,277.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48221 earn an average of $36,224/year. Women earn only $27,701/year.

17,765 people in 48221 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48221? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.6 minutes.

The median age here is 40 . There are 17,205 men and 21,522 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 29,760 people (out of the 38,727 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,693 homes, and 697 businesses every day. 507 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48221 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 661 feet above sea levell.

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Average Home Value in 48221: $95,200

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Demographics
Total Population:38,727
White Population:1,792
Black Population:36,828
Hispanic Population:346
Asian Population:276
Hawaiian Population:25
Indian Population:410
Male Population:17,205
Female Population:21,522
Median Age:40
Median Age of Males:37
Median Age of Females:42

Geography
Region:Midwest
Division:East North Central
State:Michigan
CSA Name:Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
CBSA Type:Metropolitan
CBSA Name:Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
County:Wayne
City: Detroit
Longitude:-83.1
Latitude:42.4
Elevation:662 feet above sea levele
Area code:313

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The Commute to Work
Total commuters:17,438
Drive alone:13,485
Carpool:2,543
Public transit:827
Ride bikes or walk:507

Average commute time:27.6 minutes.
0 - 5:174
5 - 9:847
10 - 14:1,476
15 - 19:3,117
20 - 24:4,185
25 - 29:1,302
30 - 34:3,266
35 - 39:455
40 - 44:502
45 - 59:994
60 - 89:498
90 plus:622

The Economics
Average House Value:$95,200
Average Annual Household Income:$42,222
Businesses:296
Employees:5,091
Annual Payroll:$130,824,000
Average Family Income:$62,072
Median Family Income:$42,263
Average Income for Men:$36,224
Average Income for Women:$27,701

The Politics
Congressional District:14
Congressional District Land Area:122.0
Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
US House Representative: Gary C. Peters (D)

Other Stuff
County FIPS Code:163
State FIPS Code:26

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Schools in 48221 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Bagley Elementary School: 8100 Curtis Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7175
Barbara Jordan Elementary: 3901 Margareta Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7300
Bates Academy: 16661 Greenlawn Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7000
Macdowell Elementary School: 4201 W. Outer Drive; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7310
Pasteur Elementary School: 19811 Stoepel Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7314

Schulze Elementary School: 10700 Santa Maria Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 340-4400; Middle Schools
Hally Magnet Middle School: 2585 Grove Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-3939; High Schools
Mumford High School: 17525 Wyoming Street; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7064; Other Schools
Beaubien Middle School: 19701 Wyoming Avenue; Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 494-7250

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 48221 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/ . Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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