Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48228
48228 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($69,000) 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 $42,355/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 48228 is $33,698.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48228 earn an average of $30,534/year. Women earn only $23,068/year.
23,414 people in 48228 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48228? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.6 minutes.
The median age here is 31. There are 24,540 men and 27,590 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 33.
To give you a sense of the community, 35,661 people (out of the 52,130 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 18,835 homes, and 921 businesses every day. 445 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48228 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 614 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48228
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Appoline BC
- Appoline-Joy-Tireman BC
- Artesian Block Club
- Barton-McFarlane Neighborhood Assoc.
- Cheyenne-Belton-Littlefield B.C.
- Chicago W. Steel B.C.
- Detroit ARPSC/RACES
- Fiskhorn Community Org.
- Franklin Park Community Council
- Grandville Neighborhood Association
- Joy Rd. Businessmens' Assoc.
- Joy-Ellis-Steel B.C.
- Lashley Cox Comm. Association
- Littlefield Block Club
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- Memorial Majestic Diversy Block Club Family
- Meyers BC
- NCH North End
- NCH Northwest
- Patton Street BC
- Renaissance West Community
- Robson B.C.
- Rosemont F. V. B.C.
- Ruthland-Manor Community Assn.
- Sorrento-Joy-Ellis BC
- St. Joseph Community
- Stahelin BC
- Stout Street BC
- Terry Unity BC
- The Friendly BC
- The Whitcomb Street BC
- WARRENDALE COMMUNITY GARDEN
- Warwick Avenue BC
- West Warren Neighborhood City Hall
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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 48228: $69,000
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: 52,130
- White Population: 9,733
- Black Population: 41,770
- Hispanic Population: 2,069
- Asian Population: 393
- Hawaiian Population: 61
- Indian Population: 535
- Male Population: 24,540
- Female Population: 27,590
- Median Age: 31
- Median Age of Males: 29
- Median Age of Females: 33
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: 42.4
- Elevation: 614 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 313
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 23,154
- Drive alone: 17,742
- Carpool: 3,520
- Public transit: 1,265
- Ride bikes or walk: 445
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 225
- 5 - 9: 1,163
- 10 - 14: 2,418
- 15 - 19: 3,874
- 20 - 24: 4,891
- 25 - 29: 1,798
- 30 - 34: 4,271
- 35 - 39: 662
- 40 - 44: 743
- 45 - 59: 1,587
- 60 - 89: 864
- 90 plus: 658
The Economics
- Average House Value: $69,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $26,826
- Businesses: 548
- Employees: 4,213
- Annual Payroll: $123,069,000
- Average Family Income: $42,355
- Median Family Income: $31,787
- Average Income for Men: $30,534
- Average Income for Women: $23,068
The Politics
- Congressional District: 14
- Congressional District Land Area: 122.0
- Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
- Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
- US House Representative: Gary C. Peters (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 163
- State FIPS Code: 26
Schools in 48228 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Carver Elementary School
- 18701 Paul Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 240-6622
- Detroit Premier Academy
- 7781 Asbury Park
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 945-1472
- Dixon Elementary School
- 19500 Tireman Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 582-1330
- Gardner Elementary School
- 6528 Mansfield Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 581-4615
- Jemison School Of Choice
- 16400 Tireman
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 982-0565
- Kosciusko Elementary School
- 20220 Tireman Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 846-5533
- Mann Elementary School
- 19625 Elmira Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 866-9580
- Mccoll Elementary School
- 20550 Cathedral Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 852-0708
- Mcfarlane Elementary School
- 8900 Cheyenne Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 873-5700
- Warrendale Charter Academy
- 19400 Sawyer
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 240-4200
- Middle Schools
- Erma Henderson Upper School
- 16101 W Chicago
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 852-0512
- Lessenger Middle School
- 8401 Trinity Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 945-1330
- Ruddiman Middle School
- 7350 Southfield Freeway
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 271-0120
- High Schools
- Cody High School
- 18445 Cathedral Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 866-9200
- Detroit Community High School
- 12675 Burt Road
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 537-3570
- Michigan Health Academy
- 5845 Auburn
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 982-9422
- Other Schools
- Breithaupt Career And Technical Center
- 9300 Hubbell Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 866-9550
- Other Schools
- Detroit School Of Industrial Arts Elementary
- 7781 Asbury
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 945-1472
- Herman/Rogers Academy
- 16400 Tireman Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 584-5525
- Marsh Elementary School
- 18600 Wadsworth Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 852-0670
- Parkman Elementary School
- 15000 Mackenzie Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 945-0702
- Weatherby Elementary School
- 20500 Wadsworth Street
- Detroit, MI 48228
- (313) 852-0740
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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 48228 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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