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 ($60,300) 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 $39,158/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 48209 is $29,856.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 48209 earn an average of $22,972/year. Women earn only $18,839/year.
12,351 people in 48209 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48209? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.2 minutes.
The median age here is 28. There are 16,682 men and 15,580 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 28.
To give you a sense of the community, 17,406 people (out of the 32,262 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,201 homes, and 650 businesses every day. 465 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
48209 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 590 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48209
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- NCH Southwest
- Southwest Detroit Business Association
- Southwest Detroit Weed & Seed Community
- Unido BC
- W. Vernor/Junction Business Assn.
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HOA Property Management Information in Detroit, MI
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI
Average Home Value in 48209: $60,300
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 32,262
- White Population: 17,800
- Black Population: 3,630
- Hispanic Population: 22,453
- Asian Population: 237
- Hawaiian Population: 46
- Indian Population: 923
- Male Population: 16,682
- Female Population: 15,580
- Median Age: 28
- Median Age of Males: 28
- Median Age of Females: 28
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 levele
- Area code: 313
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 12,160
- Drive alone: 6,235
- Carpool: 4,605
- Public transit: 486
- Ride bikes or walk: 465
- Average commute time: 28.2 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 171
- 5 - 9: 1,045
- 10 - 14: 1,387
- 15 - 19: 1,764
- 20 - 24: 1,918
- 25 - 29: 573
- 30 - 34: 2,259
- 35 - 39: 320
- 40 - 44: 459
- 45 - 59: 1,154
- 60 - 89: 743
- 90 plus: 367
The Economics
- Average House Value: $60,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $27,248
- Businesses: 387
- Employees: 5,512
- Annual Payroll: $208,140,000
- Average Family Income: $39,158
- Median Family Income: $25,546
- Average Income for Men: $22,972
- Average Income for Women: $18,839
The Politics
- Congressional District: 13
- Congressional District Land Area: 108.0
- Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
- Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
- US House Representative: John Conyers Jr. (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 163
- State FIPS Code: 26
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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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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 48209 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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