48209 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48209

48209 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,546) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($33,100) 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 27.0. There are 20,626 men and 18,269 women. The median age for men is 26.7 while for women the median age is 27.3.

48209 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 590.24 feet above sea level.

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Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI

Average Home Value in 48209: $33,100

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Demographics
Total Population: 38,895
White Population: 20,268
Black Population: 3,506
Hispanic Population: 22,730
Asian Population: 174
Hawaiian Population: 45
Indian Population: 533
Male Population: 20,626
Female Population: 18,269
Median Age: 27.0
Median Age of Males: 26.7
Median Age of Females: 27.3

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: 590 feet above sea level
Area code: 313

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The Economics
Average House Value: $33,100
Average Annual Household Income: $36,573
Businesses: 463
Employees: 6,272
Annual Payroll: $197,765,000

The Politics
Congressional District: 13
Congressional District Land Area: 108.0
Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
US House Representative: Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D)

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County FIPS Code: 163
State FIPS Code: 26

Schools in 48209 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Beard Elementary Early Childhood Center: 840 Waterman; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3183
Bennett Elementary School: 2111 Mullane Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3585
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary: 8126 W. Vernor Highway; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 843-9440
Clemente, Roberto Academy: 1551 Beard; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3489
Harms Elementary School: 2400 Central Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3492
Higgins Elementary School: 9200 Olivet Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-2023
Maybury Elementary School: 4410 Porter Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-2014
Neinas Elementary School: 6021 Mcmillan Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3701

Middle Schools
Cesar Chavez Middle School: 6782 Goldsmith; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 842-0006
Clippert Academy: 1981 Mckinstry Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-5009
Earhart Middle School: 1000 Scotten Avenue; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-3945
Phoenix Academy: 7735 Lane Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-2419; High Schools
Cesar Chavez High School: 1761 Waterman; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 551-0611
Covenant House Life Skills Center West: 5668 Baker; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 554-8130
Southwestern High School: 6921 W. Fort Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-4521
Western International High School: 1500 Scotten Street; Detroit, MI 48209; (313) 849-4758

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