48201 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48201

48201 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($12,262) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $201,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $24,021/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 48201 is $16,921.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48201 earn an average of $23,721/year. Women earn only $16,639/year.

4,815 people in 48201 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48201? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.5 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 6,556 men and 6,258 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,782 people (out of the 12,814 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,387 homes, and 574 businesses every day. 1,079 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48201 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 614 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 12,814
  • White Population: 2,752
  • Black Population: 9,260
  • Hispanic Population: 246
  • Asian Population: 886
  • Hawaiian Population: 24
  • Indian Population: 232
  • Male Population: 6,556
  • Female Population: 6,258
  • Median Age: 36
  • Median Age of Males: 38
  • Median Age of Females: 35
  • 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: 42.3
  • Elevation: 615 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 248/313/586/734
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 4,709
  • Drive alone: 2,013
  • Carpool: 563
  • Public transit: 1,019
  • Ride bikes or walk: 1,079

  • Average commute time: 25.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 202
  •    5 - 9: 670
  •    10 - 14: 937
  •    15 - 19: 706
  •    20 - 24: 532
  •    25 - 29: 169
  •    30 - 34: 433
  •    35 - 39: 71
  •    40 - 44: 177
  •    45 - 59: 315
  •    60 - 89: 289
  •    90 plus: 208
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $201,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $13,736
  • Businesses: 438
  • Employees: 23,340
  • Annual Payroll: $1,390,443,000
  • Average Family Income: $24,021
  • Median Family Income: $12,262
  • Average Income for Men: $23,721
  • Average Income for Women: $16,639
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48201 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Burton International School
1333 Pine
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 596-3800
Edmonson Elementary School
1300 W. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2242
Spain Elementary School
3700 Beaubien Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
High Schools
Barsamian Preparatory Center
3550 Lodge Service Drive
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-1288
Cass Technical High School
2501 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2177
Detroit School Of Arts
123 Seldon
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Other Schools
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Detroit
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Eliot Center
3500 John R
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Crockett Career And Technical Center
571 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Detroit Day School For The Deaf
4555 John C. Lodge Freeway
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 596-3690
Marilyn F. Lundy Academy
950 Selden
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 831-4961
Poe Developmental School
1200 W. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2247
Other Schools
Dewey Center For Urban Education
3550 Lodge Service Drive
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2219

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48201 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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