48228 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48228

48228 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($69,000) is significantly lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $42,355/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 48228 is $33,698.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48228 earn an average of $30,534/year. Women earn only $23,068/year.

23,414 people in 48228 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48228? 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 31 . There are 24,540 men and 27,590 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 33.

To give you a sense of the community, 35,661 people (out of the 52,130 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 18,835 homes, and 921 businesses every day. 445 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48228 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 614 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population:52,130
  • White Population:9,733
  • Black Population:41,770
  • Hispanic Population:2,069
  • Asian Population:393
  • Hawaiian Population:61
  • Indian Population:535
  • Male Population:24,540
  • Female Population:27,590
  • Median Age:31
  • Median Age of Males:29
  • Median Age of Females:33
  • 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:-83.2
  • Latitude:42.4
  • Elevation:614 feet above sea levele
  • Area code:313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters:23,154
  • Drive alone:17,742
  • Carpool:3,520
  • Public transit:1,265
  • Ride bikes or walk:445

  • Average commute time:27.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5:225
  •    5 - 9:1,163
  •    10 - 14:2,418
  •    15 - 19:3,874
  •    20 - 24:4,891
  •    25 - 29:1,798
  •    30 - 34:4,271
  •    35 - 39:662
  •    40 - 44:743
  •    45 - 59:1,587
  •    60 - 89:864
  •    90 plus:658
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value:$69,000
  • Average Annual Household Income:$26,826
  • Businesses:548
  • Employees:4,213
  • Annual Payroll:$123,069,000
  • Average Family Income:$42,355
  • Median Family Income:$31,787
  • Average Income for Men:$30,534
  • Average Income for Women:$23,068
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code:163
  • State FIPS Code:26

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    Schools in 48228 Zip Code

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    Primary Schools
    Carver Elementary School
    18701 Paul Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 240-6622
    Detroit Premier Academy
    7781 Asbury Park
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 945-1472
    Dixon Elementary School
    19500 Tireman Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 582-1330
    Gardner Elementary School
    6528 Mansfield Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 581-4615
    Jemison School Of Choice
    16400 Tireman
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 982-0565
    Kosciusko Elementary School
    20220 Tireman Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 846-5533
    Mann Elementary School
    19625 Elmira Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 866-9580
    Mccoll Elementary School
    20550 Cathedral Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 852-0708
    Mcfarlane Elementary School
    8900 Cheyenne Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 873-5700
    Warrendale Charter Academy
    19400 Sawyer
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 240-4200
    Middle Schools
    Erma Henderson Upper School
    16101 W Chicago
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 852-0512
    Lessenger Middle School
    8401 Trinity Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 945-1330
    Ruddiman Middle School
    7350 Southfield Freeway
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 271-0120
    High Schools
    Cody High School
    18445 Cathedral Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 866-9200
    Detroit Community High School
    12675 Burt Road
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 537-3570
    Michigan Health Academy
    5845 Auburn
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 982-9422
    Other Schools
    Breithaupt Career And Technical Center
    9300 Hubbell Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 866-9550
    Other Schools
    Detroit School Of Industrial Arts Elementary
    7781 Asbury
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 945-1472
    Herman/Rogers Academy
    16400 Tireman Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 584-5525
    Marsh Elementary School
    18600 Wadsworth Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 852-0670
    Parkman Elementary School
    15000 Mackenzie Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 945-0702
    Weatherby Elementary School
    20500 Wadsworth Street
    Detroit, MI 48228
    (313) 852-0740

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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 48228 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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