Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48206
48206 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($24,438) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($68,500) 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 $41,915/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 48206 is $27,420.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48206 earn an average of $28,517/year. Women earn only $22,069/year.
9,278 people in 48206 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48206? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.1 minutes.
The median age here is 38. There are 10,382 men and 11,572 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 40.
To give you a sense of the community, 17,631 people (out of the 21,954 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,473 homes, and 136 businesses every day. 255 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48206 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 634 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48206
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- 12th St.-Boston
- 1400-1500 Edison Block Club
- Atkinson 16-1700 BC
- Atkinson Avenue Historic District
- Atkinson Avenue Improvement Association
- Burlingame-Lodge BC
- Calvert 29-3000 BC
- Carter St. 2600-2700 BC
- Clairmount 22-2500 BC
- Clairmount 2900-3000 BC
- Cortland 1600-1700 BC
- Cortland-Dex-Lin BC
- Cortland-Linwood-Dexter BC
- Cortland-Unitarian BC
- Dav-Joy-Lin-Dex Association
- Glynn St Improvement Assoc
- Historic Boston Edison
- Longfellow (19-2000) BC
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- NCH North End
- Pingree (14-1700)BC, Inc.
- Russell Woods Sullivan
- Webb Avenue Home Improvement Association
- Wildemere Home Progressive B.C.
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HOA Property Management Information in Detroit, MI
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- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI
Average Home Value in 48206: $68,500
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: 21,954
- White Population: 688
- Black Population: 21,264
- Hispanic Population: 242
- Asian Population: 58
- Hawaiian Population: 7
- Indian Population: 250
- Male Population: 10,382
- Female Population: 11,572
- Median Age: 38
- Median Age of Males: 36
- Median Age of Females: 40
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: 634 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 313/734/810
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 9,013
- Drive alone: 5,894
- Carpool: 1,621
- Public transit: 1,185
- Ride bikes or walk: 255
- Average commute time: 27.1 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 122
- 5 - 9: 609
- 10 - 14: 1,198
- 15 - 19: 1,625
- 20 - 24: 1,599
- 25 - 29: 592
- 30 - 34: 1,518
- 35 - 39: 287
- 40 - 44: 234
- 45 - 59: 519
- 60 - 89: 412
- 90 plus: 298
The Economics
- Average House Value: $68,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $23,816
- Businesses: 110
- Employees: 1,264
- Annual Payroll: $31,133,000
- Average Family Income: $41,915
- Median Family Income: $24,438
- Average Income for Men: $28,517
- Average Income for Women: $22,069
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 48206 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brady Elementary School
- 2920 Joy Road
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0144
- Hancock
- 1745 W Hancock
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 578-0250
- Jamieson Elementary School
- 2900 W. Philadelphia Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0910
- Thirkell Elementary School
- 7724 14th Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0990
- Middle Schools
- Hutchins Middle School
- 8820 Woodrow Wilson Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 873-2777
- High Schools
- Central High School
- 2425 Tuxedo Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 252-3000
- West Side Academy Alt. Ed
- 12305 Dexter
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 873-9070
- Other Schools
- Allen Academy
- 8666 Quincy
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 541-1436
- Durfee Elementary School
- 2470 Collingwood Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 252-3070
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 48206 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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