48217 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48217

48217 is a urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($28,161) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($63,400) 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 $53,903/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 48217 is $33,970.

An fascinating fact about income in 48217: Men here earn an average of $26,628/year. Women make more, earning $32,732/year. This is very rare, women out earn men in only 2% of American communities.

3,135 people in 48217 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48217? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.0 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 3,864 men and 4,346 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,897 people (out of the 8,210 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,725 homes, and 138 businesses every day. 91 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48217 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 580 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 8,210
  • White Population: 1,036
  • Black Population: 6,741
  • Hispanic Population: 1,019
  • Asian Population: 35
  • Hawaiian Population: 15
  • Indian Population: 82
  • Male Population: 3,864
  • Female Population: 4,346
  • Median Age: 39
  • Median Age of Males: 37
  • Median Age of Females: 42
  • 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: -83.2
  • Latitude: 42.3
  • Elevation: 581 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 3,092
  • Drive alone: 2,210
  • Carpool: 606
  • Public transit: 178
  • Ride bikes or walk: 91

  • Average commute time: 25.0 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 37
  •    5 - 9: 275
  •    10 - 14: 323
  •    15 - 19: 408
  •    20 - 24: 689
  •    25 - 29: 287
  •    30 - 34: 560
  •    35 - 39: 62
  •    40 - 44: 72
  •    45 - 59: 256
  •    60 - 89: 60
  •    90 plus: 63
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $63,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $29,101
  • Businesses: 96
  • Employees: 1,208
  • Annual Payroll: $49,530,000
  • Average Family Income: $53,903
  • Median Family Income: $28,161
  • Average Income for Men: $26,628
  • Average Income for Women: $32,732
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48217 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Boynton Middle School
12800 Visger Street
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 386-5530
Mark Twain Elementary School
12001 Gleason Street
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 388-0401
Pierre Toussaint Academy
2450 S. Beatrice Street
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 383-1485
Middle Schools
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Middle School
2224 Medbury
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 923-0281

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48217 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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