48215 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48215

48215 is a urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,020) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($48,300) 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 $47,206/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 48215 is $28,969.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48215 earn an average of $29,552/year. Women earn only $23,492/year.

6,198 people in 48215 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48215? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48215 is 34.3 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 6,330 men and 7,235 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,282 people (out of the 13,565 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,977 homes, and 272 businesses every day. 204 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48215 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 589 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 13,565
  • White Population: 868
  • Black Population: 12,705
  • Hispanic Population: 117
  • Asian Population: 88
  • Hawaiian Population: 13
  • Indian Population: 167
  • Male Population: 6,330
  • Female Population: 7,235
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • 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: 590 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,046
  • Drive alone: 3,927
  • Carpool: 941
  • Public transit: 946
  • Ride bikes or walk: 204

  • Average commute time: 34.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 67
  •    5 - 9: 233
  •    10 - 14: 616
  •    15 - 19: 741
  •    20 - 24: 1,075
  •    25 - 29: 414
  •    30 - 34: 1,227
  •    35 - 39: 128
  •    40 - 44: 194
  •    45 - 59: 526
  •    60 - 89: 364
  •    90 plus: 461
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $48,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $20,835
  • Businesses: 130
  • Employees: 0
  • Annual Payroll: $0
  • Average Family Income: $47,206
  • Median Family Income: $25,020
  • Average Income for Men: $29,552
  • Average Income for Women: $23,492
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48215 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Carstens Elementary School
2592 Coplin Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-8070
Colin Powell Academy
4800 Coplin Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-5791
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
1091 Alter Road
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Guyton Elementary School
355 Phillip Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3063
Stark School Of Technology
12611 Avondale Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5940
Middle Schools
Chandler Park Academy
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Mcnair Middle School
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Robinson Middle School
13000 Essex Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Other Schools
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Victor's
1200 Alter Road
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Wolverine
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Golightly Career And Technical Center
900 Dickerson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Other Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250

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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 48215 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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