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48238 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48238

48238 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,619) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($60,400) 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 $38,321/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 48238 is $29,143.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48238 earn an average of $27,163/year. Women earn only $20,557/year.

14,065 people in 48238 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48238? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.9 minutes.

The median age here is 37 . There are 14,720 men and 17,023 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 25,749 people (out of the 31,743 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,536 homes, and 652 businesses every day. 471 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48238 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 644 feet above sea levell.

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Average Home Value in 48238: $60,400

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Demographics
Total Population:31,743
White Population:574
Black Population:31,289
Hispanic Population:206
Asian Population:83
Hawaiian Population:20
Indian Population:337
Male Population:14,720
Female Population:17,023
Median Age:37
Median Age of Males:35
Median Age of Females:39

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:645 feet above sea levele
Area code:313

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The Commute to Work
Total commuters:13,789
Drive alone:8,804
Carpool:2,498
Public transit:1,866
Ride bikes or walk:471

Average commute time:28.9 minutes.
0 - 5:153
5 - 9:600
10 - 14:1,534
15 - 19:2,504
20 - 24:2,458
25 - 29:947
30 - 34:2,507
35 - 39:345
40 - 44:351
45 - 59:1,100
60 - 89:747
90 plus:543

The Economics
Average House Value:$60,400
Average Annual Household Income:$24,951
Businesses:281
Employees:2,559
Annual Payroll:$99,628,000
Average Family Income:$38,321
Median Family Income:$25,619
Average Income for Men:$27,163
Average Income for Women:$20,557

The Politics
Congressional District:13, 14
Congressional District Land Area:108.0, 122.0
Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
US House Representative: John Conyers Jr. (D)

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

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Schools in 48238 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Clinton Elementary School: 8145 Chalfonte Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 873-5705
Courtis Elementary School: 8100 West Davison; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 873-0250
Fitzgerald Elementary School: 8145 Puritan Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 494-3830
Glazer Elementary School: 2001 Labelle Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 852-1500
Joy Preparatory Academy: 15055 Dexter; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 340-0023
Joy Preparatory Academy: 1129 Oakman Boulevard; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 867-7828
Macculloch Elementary School: 13120 Wildemere Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 252-3050

Marshall, Thurgood Elementary School: 15531 Linwood Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 494-8820
Noble Elementary School: 8646 Fullerton Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 873-0377
Robeson Academy: 2701 Fenkell Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 494-8100
Stewart Elementary School: 12701 14th Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 852-1450; Middle Schools
Longfellow Middle School: 13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 852-1575
Post Middle School: 8200 Midland Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 494-7322; Other Schools
Aisha Shule/Web Dubois Prep. School: 10711 Puritan Street; Detroit, MI 48238; (313) 345-6050

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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 48238 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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