48206 Zip Code Profile

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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 ($68,500) 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 $41,915/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 48206 is $27,420.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48206 earn an average of $28,517/year. Women earn only $22,069/year.

9,278 people in 48206 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48206? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.1 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 10,382 men and 11,572 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 17,631 people (out of the 21,954 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,473 homes, and 136 businesses every day. 255 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48206 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 634 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 21,954
  • White Population: 688
  • Black Population: 21,264
  • Hispanic Population: 242
  • Asian Population: 58
  • Hawaiian Population: 7
  • Indian Population: 250
  • Male Population: 10,382
  • Female Population: 11,572
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 36
  • Median Age of Females: 40
  • 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 levele
  • Area code: 313/734/810
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 9,013
  • Drive alone: 5,894
  • Carpool: 1,621
  • Public transit: 1,185
  • Ride bikes or walk: 255

  • Average commute time: 27.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 122
  •    5 - 9: 609
  •    10 - 14: 1,198
  •    15 - 19: 1,625
  •    20 - 24: 1,599
  •    25 - 29: 592
  •    30 - 34: 1,518
  •    35 - 39: 287
  •    40 - 44: 234
  •    45 - 59: 519
  •    60 - 89: 412
  •    90 plus: 298
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $68,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $23,816
  • Businesses: 110
  • Employees: 1,264
  • Annual Payroll: $31,133,000
  • Average Family Income: $41,915
  • Median Family Income: $24,438
  • Average Income for Men: $28,517
  • Average Income for Women: $22,069
  • Other Stuff

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

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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

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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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