48206 Zip Code Profile

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 Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 634 feet above sea levell.

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• 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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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