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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48217 has 6,437 residents and 2,706 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (81.0%, much higher than the state average of 13.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (13.7%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	6,437Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	6,437Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6,326Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,789.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$46,671Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,706Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$45,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	5.12Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	8,887	8,159	7,723	7,701	7,478	7,252	7,124	6,887	6,678	6,608	6,820	6,660	6,437
Decennial Census	8,210	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6,437	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.3

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 41.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	196	192	239	183	154	213	191	145	185	226	225	223	273	189	109	45	36	51
Female	197	212	197	193	171	218	197	205	203	164	195	253	257	230	143	106	74	147
Total	393	404	436	376	325	431	388	350	388	390	420	476	530	419	252	151	110	198

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	289	4.22%
Black:	5,217	76.23%
Hispanic:*	773	11.29%
Asian:	5	0.07%
American Indian:	56	0.82%
Hawaiian:	4	0.06%
Other:	500	7.31%
Total:	6,844	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,075	47.77%	40.6 years
Females:	3,362	52.23%	41.8 years
Total:	6,437	100%	41.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,218	96.60%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	34	0.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	112	1.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	73	2.87%
Total Population:	6,437	100%
Total Native Population:	6,252	97.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:	185	2.87%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $46,671, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,570 (60.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,824. Family households earn a median of $60,213 versus $30,426 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,787). By gender, male median income is $42,337 and female is $39,491, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,846 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.1%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (45.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$29,101	$26,991	$26,705	$23,424	$24,488	$24,103	$24,301	$26,413	$30,847	$37,583	$37,917	$45,870	$46,671
Median Family Income	$35,185	$33,444	$41,925	$36,656	$37,450	$31,953	$38,655	$35,399	$38,542	$48,420	$49,901	$56,957	$60,213
Median NonFamily Income	$21,080	$21,012	$19,306	$17,500	$18,357	$20,546	$12,301	$15,479	$19,408	$20,271	$18,571	$33,852	$30,426
Median Male Income	$32,578	$27,161	$30,333	$28,750	$35,241	$40,220	$41,227	$41,105	$41,076	$44,643	$40,563	$46,806	$42,337
Median Female Income	$40,511	$40,794	$41,689	$40,518	$31,700	$34,397	$41,406	$34,624	$36,149	$36,045	$37,835	$38,610	$39,491

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,898	55.82%
Unemployed:	221	4.26%
Not In Labor Force:	2,073	39.93%
Total:	5,192	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	494	17.05%
Service:	582	20.08%
Sales and Office:	347	11.97%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	165	5.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,310	45.20%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,898	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $45,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $18,300 (28.86%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,600. The median gross rent is $1,083, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $146 (15.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.22% (23.96% with a mortgage, 76.04% free-and-clear) and renters 39.78% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.89%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$63,400	$54,300	$53,100	$45,100	$44,900	$45,300	$46,600	$48,100	$49,700	$48,600	$42,200	$43,100	$45,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	180	16.92%
$500 to $999:	184	17.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:	276	25.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:	219	20.58%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	205	19.27%
Total:	1,064	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$937	$865	$802	$788	$762	$760	$770	$765	$783	$846	$860	$1,021	$1,083

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	386	14.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,225	45.79%
Renter Occupied:	1,064	39.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,675	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,675	87.11%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	396	12.89%
Total Housing Units:	3,071	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,663	86.71%
Multi-Family Units:	395	12.86%
Other Units:	13	0.42%
Total Housing Units:	3,071	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 14.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.31%). College enrollment is 19.33%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	84	1.88%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	491	10.99%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,899	42.49%
Some college, no degree:	1,148	25.69%
Associate's degree:	314	7.03%
Bachelor's degree:	440	9.85%
Graduate or professional degree:	93	2.08%
Total:	4,469	100%
High school or higher:	3,894	87.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	533	11.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,882	51.77%
Public Insurance:	3,245	43.27%
No Insurance:	372	4.96%
Total:	7,499	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,127	95.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	26.4%	30.2%	26.3%	30.3%	35.2%	39.4%	35.0%	34.4%	30.5%	20.6%	17.3%	14.2%	11.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	32	2.45%
Kindergarten:	71	5.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	656	50.31%
High school (grades 9-12):	293	22.47%
College or graduate school:	252	19.33%
Total:	1,304	100%
Early Childhood:	103	7.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,020	78.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Detroit, Michigan
Names to Avoid:	Delray
County:	Wayne County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	1:04:43 AM
Population:	6,437 [See All]
Area Code:	313
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.2758, -83.1535
Land Area:	2.308 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48217/zip-code-48217.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,658Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	148Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,128Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,472Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	186Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	91Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$31,901,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$129,986,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,605Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	19820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI (CBSA Div 19804)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,367,620Source: Census
MSA:	Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	2.308 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.053 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	184.85 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2622000Source: Census
Place Name:	Detroit city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48217 in Detroit, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48217

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48217

Sources & References