Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48205
48205 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($69,600) 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 $40,783/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 48205 is $31,664.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48205 earn an average of $28,099/year. Women earn only $20,413/year.
21,295 people in 48205 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48205? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48205 is 30.6 minutes!
The median age here is 29. There are 20,683 men and 23,362 women. The median age for men is 26 while for women the median age is 31.
To give you a sense of the community, 33,646 people (out of the 44,045 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,404 homes, and 568 businesses every day. 472 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48205 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 619 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48205
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- 14400 Linnhurst BC
- Bradford Street BC
- CompuPlay
- Detroit Renovation Group
- Fordham Progressive Block Club
- Friendship Club BC
- Hamburg BC
- LaSalle Col. Pk. Improvement Assn.
- Linnhurst BC
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- Mt. Olivet Neighborhood Watch
- NCH Northeast
- One Neighborhood BC
- Regent Park Community Association
- Roseland Community Park Block Club
- Saratoga BC
- The W.O.N.T. BC
- Whithorn Resident Association
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HOA Property Management Information in Detroit, MI
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Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI
Average Home Value in 48205: $69,600
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 44,045
- White Population: 2,483
- Black Population: 41,002
- Hispanic Population: 310
- Asian Population: 836
- Hawaiian Population: 23
- Indian Population: 367
- Male Population: 20,683
- Female Population: 23,362
- Median Age: 29
- Median Age of Males: 26
- Median Age of Females: 31
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: -83.0
- Latitude: 42.4
- Elevation: 620 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 313
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 20,883
- Drive alone: 14,259
- Carpool: 3,719
- Public transit: 2,241
- Ride bikes or walk: 472
- Average commute time: 30.6 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 226
- 5 - 9: 861
- 10 - 14: 1,617
- 15 - 19: 3,180
- 20 - 24: 4,021
- 25 - 29: 1,739
- 30 - 34: 4,144
- 35 - 39: 529
- 40 - 44: 688
- 45 - 59: 1,841
- 60 - 89: 1,214
- 90 plus: 823
The Economics
- Average House Value: $69,600
- Average Annual Household Income: $31,423
- Businesses: 309
- Employees: 2,853
- Annual Payroll: $96,244,000
- Average Family Income: $40,783
- Median Family Income: $31,367
- Average Income for Men: $28,099
- Average Income for Women: $20,413
The Politics
- Congressional District: 13
- Congressional District Land Area: 108.0
- 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 48205 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brewer Elementary School
- 12450 Hayes Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-0404
- Fisher Magnet
- 15600 E. State Fair
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-2670
- Fleming Elementary School
- 18501 Waltham Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 852-8557
- Genesis
- 20045 Joanne
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-9080
- Heilmann School
- 15510 E. State Fair
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 642-4854
- Maat Imhotep Technical Academy
- 12700 Grover Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-6999
- Mcgregor Elementary School
- 16206 Edmore Drive
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-2244
- Pulaski Elementary School
- 19725 Strasburg Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-7022
- Richard Elementary School
- 13840 Lappin Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 245-3581
- Trix Elementary School
- 13700 Bringard Drive
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 852-8644
- Von Steuben Elementary School
- 12300 Linnhurst Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-2200
- Wilkins Elementary School
- 12400 Nashville Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 852-8600
- Middle Schools
- Columbus Middle School
- 18025 Brock Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-2070
- Heilmann Park Middle School
- 19035 Crusade
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-7233
- New Ms At Fpa East
- 17201 Annott Street
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-2072
- Scott, Brenda Middle School
- 18400 Hoover
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-6700
- High Schools
- Osborn High School
- 11600 E. 7 Mile Road
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 866-0343
- Other Schools
- Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy St. Jude's
- 15255 Mayfield
- Detroit, MI 48205
- (313) 656-2600
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 48205 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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