48234 ZIP Code — Detroit, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48234 is located in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 7.82 square miles and serves a population of 32,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 313.

About ZIP code 48234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $51,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $35,667. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (20%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

32,402

population

7.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Detroit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48212 Hamtramck (1.6 mi) 48211 Detroit (3 mi) 48213 Detroit (3 mi) 48091 Warren (3.1 mi) 48205 Detroit (3.2 mi) 48203 Highland Park (3.3 mi) 48397 Warren (3.7 mi) 48015 Center Line (3.8 mi) 48030 Hazel Park (3.9 mi) 48089 Warren (3.9 mi) 48202 Detroit (4 mi) 48214 Detroit (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	32,402
Population density	4,143 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	7.82 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4253
Longitude	-83.0405
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	313

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

32,402

Population

4,143

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$35,667

Median household income

$19,643

Per capita income

$51,200

Median home value

$927

Median monthly rent

52.3%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

9,807

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

946

Under 5

1,081

980

5–9

1,119

1,075

10–14

1,228

1,243

15–19

1,420

1,052

20–24

1,203

2,289

25–34

2,616

1,662

35–44

1,899

1,805

45–54

2,062

957

55–59

1,093

875

60–64

999

1,450

65–74

1,658

483

75–84

553

305

85+

349

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,217	25.4%
18 and over	24,185	74.6%
65 and over	4,798	14.8%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 95%

White 3.3%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	30,877	95%
White	1,058	3.3%
Two or more races	196	0.6%
Asian	166	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	101	0.3%
Other race	58	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$35,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.3%

$50k–$100k 40.9%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 0.4%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,200
Median rent / month	$927
Owner occupied	52.3%
Renter occupied	47.7%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	34.4%
1940–1949	29.1%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.8%
1 vehicle	47.4%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.6%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,834	14.9%
Cohabiting couple	654	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	3,331	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6,503	52.8%
Households with children under 18	3,527	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,706	30.1%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.3%	57.8%
Married	17.3%	15.3%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%
Widowed	2.7%	9.5%
Divorced	10.2%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	2.3%
Kindergarten	416	6.1%
Elementary school	3,013	44.4%
High school	2,282	33.6%
College / grad school	920	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Professional & management 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Retail trade 7.5%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Construction 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	9.2%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 53.3%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	16.3%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,113	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.4%
Public insurance	69.4%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,375	93.7%
Spanish	121	0.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.1%
Other languages	67	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,975	98.7%
Born in same state	31,884	98.4%
Born in different state	26,885	83.0%
Foreign born	91	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	427	1.3%
Not a US citizen	209	48.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	764	2.4%
Italian	115	0.4%
French	33	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0%
English	5	0%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48234

What city is ZIP code 48234 in?

ZIP code 48234 is primarily assigned to Detroit, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48234 in?

ZIP code 48234 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48234?

34% of residents in ZIP code 48234 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48234?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 48234?

Health data for ZIP code 48234 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48234?

The median home value in ZIP code 48234 is $51,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 48234 in?

ZIP code 48234 observes the EST timezone.