48234 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48234

48234 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($66,100) 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 average family income here is $47,756/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 48234 is $35,244.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48234 earn an average of $31,574/year. Women earn only $25,046/year.

15,562 people in 48234 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48234? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.4 minutes.

The median age here is 34. There are 16,781 men and 19,359 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 27,066 people (out of the 36,140 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,937 homes, and 774 businesses every day. 269 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48234 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 624 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 36,140
  • White Population: 1,584
  • Black Population: 34,548
  • Hispanic Population: 344
  • Asian Population: 135
  • Hawaiian Population: 31
  • Indian Population: 333
  • Male Population: 16,781
  • Female Population: 19,359
  • Median Age: 34
  • Median Age of Males: 31
  • Median Age of Females: 37
  • 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: -83.0
  • Latitude: 42.4
  • Elevation: 625 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 15,288
  • Drive alone: 11,092
  • Carpool: 2,526
  • Public transit: 1,364
  • Ride bikes or walk: 269

  • Average commute time: 28.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 199
  •    5 - 9: 737
  •    10 - 14: 1,451
  •    15 - 19: 2,682
  •    20 - 24: 3,033
  •    25 - 29: 1,217
  •    30 - 34: 2,839
  •    35 - 39: 324
  •    40 - 44: 455
  •    45 - 59: 1,130
  •    60 - 89: 668
  •    90 plus: 553
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $66,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $26,485
  • Businesses: 370
  • Employees: 5,448
  • Annual Payroll: $239,591,000
  • Average Family Income: $47,756
  • Median Family Income: $33,352
  • Average Income for Men: $31,574
  • Average Income for Women: $25,046
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48234 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Atkinson Elementary School
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Courville Elementary School
18040 St. Aubin Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3000
Dove Academy Of Detroit
8210 Rolyat
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grant Elementary/Middle School
7479 Stockton Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-2629
Law Elementary School
9411 Cliff Avenue
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3400
Mason Elementary School
19635 Mitchell Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3600
Timbuktu Academy Of Science And Technology
8085 Doyle
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 365-5601
Van Zile Elementary School
2915 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 368-8444
Middle Schools
Farwell Middle School
19955 Fenelon Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3700
High Schools
Davis Aerospace High School
10200 Erwin Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-5401
Detroit High School For Technology
18875 Ryan Rd
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-4068
Pershing High School
18875 Ryan Road
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Other Schools
Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts
7616 E. Nevada Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 365-5578
Other Schools
Lynch Elementary School
7601 Palmetto Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-4400

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48234 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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