Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48226
48226 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,770) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($117,500) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 37.6. There are 3,960 men and 2,178 women. The median age for men is 35.5 while for women the median age is 42.8.
48226 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 598.19 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 48226
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- Bricktown Assoc.
- Broadway-Randolph Merchants Assoc.
- Chene Community Providence Alliance
- Corktown CDC
- Downtown C.D.C.
- Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
- NCH City Hall Central
- North End Community Council
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Real Estate & Home Values in Detroit, MI
Average Home Value in 48226: $117,500
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: 6,138
- White Population: 1,342
- Black Population: 4,538
- Hispanic Population: 153
- Asian Population: 85
- Hawaiian Population: 0
- Indian Population: 14
- Male Population: 3,960
- Female Population: 2,178
- Median Age: 37.6
- Median Age of Males: 35.5
- Median Age of Females: 42.8
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: 598 feet above sea level
- Area code: 248/313/586
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Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $117,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $41,562
- Businesses: 1,141
- Employees: 47,058
- Annual Payroll: $2,398,516,000
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)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 163
- State FIPS Code: 26
Schools in 48226 Zip Code
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- High Schools
- Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit
- 3100 E. Jefferson
- Detroit, MI 48226
- (313) 567-3235
- Other Schools
- Benjamin Carson Academy
- 1326 St. Antoine
- Detroit, MI 48226
- (313) 967-2001
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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 48226 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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