48240 Zip Code Profile

48240 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Redford, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($89,200) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $59,892/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 48240 is $54,371.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48240 earn an average of $36,793/year. Women earn only $21,824/year.

9,191 people in 48240 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48240? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.5 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 8,693 men and 9,029 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,404 people (out of the 17,722 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,967 homes, and 384 businesses every day. 116 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48240 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 633 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 17,722
• White Population: 13,498
• Black Population: 4,070
• Hispanic Population: 525
• Asian Population: 245
• Hawaiian Population: 7
• Indian Population: 256
• Male Population: 8,693
• Female Population: 9,029
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 38

• 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: Redford
• Longitude: -83.3
• Latitude: 42.4
• Elevation: 634 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 313

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• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 9,093
• Drive alone: 7,991
• Carpool: 884
• Public transit: 49
• Ride bikes or walk: 116


• Average commute time: 24.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 146
•    5 - 9: 747
•    10 - 14: 1,289
•    15 - 19: 1,572
•    20 - 24: 1,676
•    25 - 29: 857
•    30 - 34: 1,380
•    35 - 39: 310
•    40 - 44: 329
•    45 - 59: 353
•    60 - 89: 238
•    90 plus: 196

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $89,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $50,457
• Businesses: 279
• Employees: 2,266
• Annual Payroll: $82,380,000
• Average Family Income: $59,892
• Median Family Income: $48,131
• Average Income for Men: $36,793
• Average Income for Women: $21,824

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 11, 14
• Congressional District Land Area: 398.0, 122.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Kerry L. Bentivolio (R)

• Other Stuff

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

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Primary Schools

B. Beck Education Center

27100 Bennett

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-3570

Keeler School

17715 Brady

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-3700

Macgowan School

18255 Kinloch

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-3800

Stuckey Elementary School

26000 Fargo

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-3900

High Schools

Redford Union High School

17711 Kinloch

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-4200

Other Schools

Pearson Education Center

19990 Beech Daly Road

Redford, MI 48240

(313) 242-6100