Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48215
48215 is a urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,020) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($48,300) 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 $47,206/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 48215 is $28,969.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48215 earn an average of $29,552/year. Women earn only $23,492/year.
6,198 people in 48215 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48215? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48215 is 34.3 minutes!
The median age here is 38. There are 6,330 men and 7,235 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.
To give you a sense of the community, 10,282 people (out of the 13,565 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,977 homes, and 272 businesses every day. 204 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48215 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 589 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48215
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Algonquin Green Space Group
- Anderdon BC
- Averhill BC
- Block By Block BC
- Central UMC Garden Club
- Chalmers-Korte-Scripps BC
- Coplin BC
- Creekside Community Development
- Detroit Action Commonwealth
- Goethe-Gray-Charlevoix BC
- Jefferson Chalmers Homeowners
- Jefferson Mack Comm. Council
- Jefferson-Chalmers Citizens District Council
- LENOX,DREXEL-RIVERSIDE,PIPER BLOCK CLUB
- Lakewood BC
- Lakewood Neighborhood BC
- Lakewood-Newport BC
- Lenox Block Club
- Lenox, Drexel, Riverside and Piper Block Club (LDRP)
- Marlborough Freud BC
- NCH Southeast
- NSO Harper & Gratiot
- Philip St SouthEnd Block Club
- Remus Robinson Comm. Council
- Wish-Jefferson Chalmers
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HOA Property Management Information in Detroit, MI
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- 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 48215: $48,300
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: 13,565
- White Population: 868
- Black Population: 12,705
- Hispanic Population: 117
- Asian Population: 88
- Hawaiian Population: 13
- Indian Population: 167
- Male Population: 6,330
- Female Population: 7,235
- Median Age: 38
- 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: -83.0
- Latitude: 42.4
- Elevation: 590 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 313
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 6,046
- Drive alone: 3,927
- Carpool: 941
- Public transit: 946
- Ride bikes or walk: 204
- Average commute time: 34.3 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 67
- 5 - 9: 233
- 10 - 14: 616
- 15 - 19: 741
- 20 - 24: 1,075
- 25 - 29: 414
- 30 - 34: 1,227
- 35 - 39: 128
- 40 - 44: 194
- 45 - 59: 526
- 60 - 89: 364
- 90 plus: 461
The Economics
- Average House Value: $48,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $20,835
- Businesses: 130
- Employees: 0
- Annual Payroll: $0
- Average Family Income: $47,206
- Median Family Income: $25,020
- Average Income for Men: $29,552
- Average Income for Women: $23,492
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
Schools in 48215 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Carstens Elementary School
- 2592 Coplin Street
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 852-8070
- Colin Powell Academy
- 4800 Coplin Street
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 823-5791
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy
- 1091 Alter Road
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 331-3328
- Guyton Elementary School
- 355 Phillip Street
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 866-3063
- Stark School Of Technology
- 12611 Avondale Street
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 866-5940
- Middle Schools
- Chandler Park Academy
- 897 Philip Avenue
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 821-2552
- Mcnair Middle School
- 4180 Marlborough Street
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 417-8898
- Robinson Middle School
- 13000 Essex Avenue
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 866-5500
- Other Schools
- Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Victor's
- 1200 Alter Road
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 656-2600
- Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Wolverine
- 2629 Lenox
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 656-2600
- Golightly Career And Technical Center
- 900 Dickerson Avenue
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 822-8820
- Other Schools
- Hosmer Elementary School
- 4365 Newport Avenue
- Detroit, MI 48215
- (313) 866-3250
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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 48215 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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