48238 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48238

48238 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,619) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($60,400) 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 $38,321/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 48238 is $29,143.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48238 earn an average of $27,163/year. Women earn only $20,557/year.

14,065 people in 48238 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48238? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.9 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 14,720 men and 17,023 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 25,749 people (out of the 31,743 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,536 homes, and 652 businesses every day. 471 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48238 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 644 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 31,743
  • White Population: 574
  • Black Population: 31,289
  • Hispanic Population: 206
  • Asian Population: 83
  • Hawaiian Population: 20
  • Indian Population: 337
  • Male Population: 14,720
  • Female Population: 17,023
  • Median Age: 37
  • 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: -83.1
  • Latitude: 42.4
  • Elevation: 645 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 13,789
  • Drive alone: 8,804
  • Carpool: 2,498
  • Public transit: 1,866
  • Ride bikes or walk: 471

  • Average commute time: 28.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 153
  •    5 - 9: 600
  •    10 - 14: 1,534
  •    15 - 19: 2,504
  •    20 - 24: 2,458
  •    25 - 29: 947
  •    30 - 34: 2,507
  •    35 - 39: 345
  •    40 - 44: 351
  •    45 - 59: 1,100
  •    60 - 89: 747
  •    90 plus: 543
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $60,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $24,951
  • Businesses: 281
  • Employees: 2,559
  • Annual Payroll: $99,628,000
  • Average Family Income: $38,321
  • Median Family Income: $25,619
  • Average Income for Men: $27,163
  • Average Income for Women: $20,557
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48238 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Clinton Elementary School
8145 Chalfonte Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-5705
Courtis Elementary School
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0250
Fitzgerald Elementary School
8145 Puritan Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3830
Glazer Elementary School
2001 Labelle Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1500
Joy Preparatory Academy
15055 Dexter
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Joy Preparatory Academy
1129 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 867-7828
Macculloch Elementary School
13120 Wildemere Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 252-3050
Marshall, Thurgood Elementary School
15531 Linwood Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Noble Elementary School
8646 Fullerton Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Robeson Academy
2701 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8100
Stewart Elementary School
12701 14th Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1450
Middle Schools
Longfellow Middle School
13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1575
Post Middle School
8200 Midland Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-7322
Other Schools
Aisha Shule/Web Dubois Prep. School
10711 Puritan Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 345-6050

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48238 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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