48205 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48205

48205 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($69,600) 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 $40,783/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 48205 is $31,664.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48205 earn an average of $28,099/year. Women earn only $20,413/year.

21,295 people in 48205 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48205? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48205 is 30.6 minutes!

The median age here is 29. There are 20,683 men and 23,362 women. The median age for men is 26 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 33,646 people (out of the 44,045 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,404 homes, and 568 businesses every day. 472 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48205 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 619 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 44,045
  • White Population: 2,483
  • Black Population: 41,002
  • Hispanic Population: 310
  • Asian Population: 836
  • Hawaiian Population: 23
  • Indian Population: 367
  • Male Population: 20,683
  • Female Population: 23,362
  • Median Age: 29
  • Median Age of Males: 26
  • Median Age of Females: 31
  • 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: 620 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 20,883
  • Drive alone: 14,259
  • Carpool: 3,719
  • Public transit: 2,241
  • Ride bikes or walk: 472

  • Average commute time: 30.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 226
  •    5 - 9: 861
  •    10 - 14: 1,617
  •    15 - 19: 3,180
  •    20 - 24: 4,021
  •    25 - 29: 1,739
  •    30 - 34: 4,144
  •    35 - 39: 529
  •    40 - 44: 688
  •    45 - 59: 1,841
  •    60 - 89: 1,214
  •    90 plus: 823
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $69,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $31,423
  • Businesses: 309
  • Employees: 2,853
  • Annual Payroll: $96,244,000
  • Average Family Income: $40,783
  • Median Family Income: $31,367
  • Average Income for Men: $28,099
  • Average Income for Women: $20,413
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48205 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Brewer Elementary School
12450 Hayes Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Fisher Magnet
15600 E. State Fair
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2670
Fleming Elementary School
18501 Waltham Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557
Genesis
20045 Joanne
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-9080
Heilmann School
15510 E. State Fair
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Maat Imhotep Technical Academy
12700 Grover Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6999
Mcgregor Elementary School
16206 Edmore Drive
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2244
Pulaski Elementary School
19725 Strasburg Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7022
Richard Elementary School
13840 Lappin Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 245-3581
Trix Elementary School
13700 Bringard Drive
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8644
Von Steuben Elementary School
12300 Linnhurst Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2200
Wilkins Elementary School
12400 Nashville Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8600
Middle Schools
Columbus Middle School
18025 Brock Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2070
Heilmann Park Middle School
19035 Crusade
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7233
New Ms At Fpa East
17201 Annott Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2072
Scott, Brenda Middle School
18400 Hoover
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6700
High Schools
Osborn High School
11600 E. 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Other Schools
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy St. Jude's
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48205 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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