48228 Zip Code Profile

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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 Rome, Italy!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 614 feet above sea levell.

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  • 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

  • Average Age

  • 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
  • Other Stuff

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

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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

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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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