Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48234
48234 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($66,100) 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 $47,756/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 48234 is $35,244.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48234 earn an average of $31,574/year. Women earn only $25,046/year.
15,562 people in 48234 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48234? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.4 minutes.
The median age here is 34. There are 16,781 men and 19,359 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 37.
To give you a sense of the community, 27,066 people (out of the 36,140 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,937 homes, and 774 businesses every day. 269 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48234 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 624 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48234
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- 7 Mile-Ryan-Outer Drive BC
- Buffalo BC
- Burton- E. 7 Mile BC
- Caldwell Neighborhood Imp.
- Conant Garden Property
- Davison Block Club
- Dean BC
- Dequindre Good Neighbor BC
- Derby Hill Community Organization
- East Friendship-Van Dyke Comm.
- Fenelon BC
- Friendship Community BC
- Goddard BC
- Goddard Block Club
- Greely-Hull BC
- Grixdale Park Property Owners Assoc.
- Healy BC
- Heritage BC
- Joseph Campau BC 18500
- Joseph Campau Neighborhood
- Justine BC
- Keystone Better Neighborhoods Assn.
- Keystone/Stockton/Hillsdale
- Krainz Woods Association
- Krainz Woods CB Patrol
- Lamont BC
- Linda Brown
- M.O.R.S. Assoc. of B.C.
- Mackay Street #1
- Mackay Street Block Club #2-3
- Maine BC
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- McNichols East Concerned Citizens
- Milton BC
- NCH North Central
- NCH Northeast
- Nevada-Grixdale BC
- Nevada-Hilldale-Dean BC
- North Central Block Club Association
- North Central Imp. Assn.
- Nortown CDC
- Nortown Community Development Corporation CDC
- Prairie/Mound
- Revere BC
- South 7 Mile Syracuse BC
- Syracuse Survivor's BC
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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 48234: $66,100
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
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- 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: 36,140
- White Population: 1,584
- Black Population: 34,548
- Hispanic Population: 344
- Asian Population: 135
- Hawaiian Population: 31
- Indian Population: 333
- Male Population: 16,781
- Female Population: 19,359
- Median Age: 34
- Median Age of Males: 31
- Median Age of Females: 37
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: 625 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 313
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 15,288
- Drive alone: 11,092
- Carpool: 2,526
- Public transit: 1,364
- Ride bikes or walk: 269
- Average commute time: 28.4 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 199
- 5 - 9: 737
- 10 - 14: 1,451
- 15 - 19: 2,682
- 20 - 24: 3,033
- 25 - 29: 1,217
- 30 - 34: 2,839
- 35 - 39: 324
- 40 - 44: 455
- 45 - 59: 1,130
- 60 - 89: 668
- 90 plus: 553
The Economics
- Average House Value: $66,100
- Average Annual Household Income: $26,485
- Businesses: 370
- Employees: 5,448
- Annual Payroll: $239,591,000
- Average Family Income: $47,756
- Median Family Income: $33,352
- Average Income for Men: $31,574
- Average Income for Women: $25,046
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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Schools in 48234 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Atkinson Elementary School
- 4900 E. Hilldale Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-7770
- Courville Elementary School
- 18040 St. Aubin Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-3000
- Dove Academy Of Detroit
- 8210 Rolyat
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 366-9110
- Grant Elementary/Middle School
- 7479 Stockton Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-2629
- Law Elementary School
- 9411 Cliff Avenue
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-3400
- Mason Elementary School
- 19635 Mitchell Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-3600
- Timbuktu Academy Of Science And Technology
- 8085 Doyle
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 365-5601
- Van Zile Elementary School
- 2915 E. Outer Drive
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 368-8444
- Middle Schools
- Farwell Middle School
- 19955 Fenelon Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-3700
- High Schools
- Davis Aerospace High School
- 10200 Erwin Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-5401
- Detroit High School For Technology
- 18875 Ryan Rd
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-4068
- Pershing High School
- 18875 Ryan Road
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-7700
- Other Schools
- Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts
- 7616 E. Nevada Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 365-5578
- Other Schools
- Lynch Elementary School
- 7601 Palmetto Street
- Detroit, MI 48234
- (313) 866-4400
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 48234 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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