48202 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48202

48202 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($20,708) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($81,600) 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 $42,161/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 48202 is $28,873.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48202 earn an average of $26,194/year. Women earn only $22,286/year.

7,203 people in 48202 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48202? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.9 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 8,146 men and 8,457 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,477 people (out of the 16,603 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,448 homes, and 595 businesses every day. 1,010 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48202 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 632 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,603
  • White Population: 2,270
  • Black Population: 13,955
  • Hispanic Population: 289
  • Asian Population: 567
  • Hawaiian Population: 23
  • Indian Population: 254
  • Male Population: 8,146
  • Female Population: 8,457
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 36
  • 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: 632 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 7,006
  • Drive alone: 4,029
  • Carpool: 764
  • Public transit: 1,149
  • Ride bikes or walk: 1,010

  • Average commute time: 26.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 340
  •    5 - 9: 715
  •    10 - 14: 1,028
  •    15 - 19: 1,179
  •    20 - 24: 1,133
  •    25 - 29: 314
  •    30 - 34: 861
  •    35 - 39: 103
  •    40 - 44: 167
  •    45 - 59: 341
  •    60 - 89: 515
  •    90 plus: 310
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $81,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $20,220
  • Businesses: 466
  • Employees: 19,672
  • Annual Payroll: $1,160,154,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,161
  • Median Family Income: $20,708
  • Average Income for Men: $26,194
  • Average Income for Women: $22,286
  • Other Stuff

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

Schools in 48202 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Fairbanks Elementary School
8000 John C. Lodge Freeway
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Golightly Education Center
5536 St. Antoine Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
University Preparatory Academy Elementary
5820 Forsyth
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Middle Schools
University Preparatory Academy
5310 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
High Schools
Boykin Continuing Ed. Center
10225 3rd Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0524
Crosman High School
9027 John C. Lodge
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1560
Northern High School
9026 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Riverside Prep
30 Josephine
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 408-8504
Other Schools
Detroit International Academy
8401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3050
Ross Hill Junior Academy
317 Harper
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 875-2207
University Preparatory Academy High
600 Antoinette
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Other Schools
Detroit Academy Sci Math Tech
8401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Family Place Head Start
8726 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Sanders Elementary School
8700 Byron Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070

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In the 48202 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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