Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48206
48206 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($24,438) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($53,700) 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 median age here is 32.5. There are 14,658 men and 17,720 women. The median age for men is 30.2 while for women the median age is 34.1.
48206 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Rome, Italy) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 634.44 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48206
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- 12th St.-Boston
- 1400-1500 Edison Block Club
- Atkinson 16-1700 BC
- Atkinson Avenue Historic District
- Atkinson Avenue Improvement Association
- Burlingame-Lodge BC
- Calvert 29-3000 BC
- Carter St. 2600-2700 BC
- Clairmount 22-2500 BC
- Clairmount 2900-3000 BC
- Cortland 1600-1700 BC
- Cortland-Dex-Lin BC
- Cortland-Linwood-Dexter BC
- Cortland-Unitarian BC
- Dav-Joy-Lin-Dex Association
- Glynn St Improvement Assoc
- Historic Boston Edison
- Longfellow (19-2000) BC
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- NCH North End
- Pingree (14-1700)BC, Inc.
- Russell Woods Sullivan
- Webb Avenue Home Improvement Association
- Wildemere Home Progressive B.C.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI
Average Home Value in 48206: $53,700
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 32,378
- White Population: 422
- Black Population: 31,354
- Hispanic Population: 150
- Asian Population: 52
- Hawaiian Population: 3
- Indian Population: 63
- Male Population: 14,658
- Female Population: 17,720
- Median Age: 32.5
- Median Age of Males: 30.2
- Median Age of Females: 34.1
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: 634 feet above sea level
- Area code: 313/734/810
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $53,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $37,704
- Businesses: 131
- Employees: 1,696
- Annual Payroll: $41,292,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 13, 14
- Congressional District Land Area: 108.0, 122.0
- Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
- Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
- US House Representative: Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 163
- State FIPS Code: 26
Schools in 48206 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brady Elementary School
- 2920 Joy Road
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0144
- Hancock
- 1745 W Hancock
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 578-0250
- Jamieson Elementary School
- 2900 W. Philadelphia Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0910
- Thirkell Elementary School
- 7724 14th Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 596-0990
- Middle Schools
- Hutchins Middle School
- 8820 Woodrow Wilson Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 873-2777
- High Schools
- Central High School
- 2425 Tuxedo Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 252-3000
- West Side Academy Alt. Ed
- 12305 Dexter
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 873-9070
- Other Schools
- Allen Academy
- 8666 Quincy
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 541-1436
- Durfee Elementary School
- 2470 Collingwood Street
- Detroit, MI 48206
- (313) 252-3070
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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 48206 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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