48240 ZIP Code — Redford, MI
Wayne County, Michigan
ZIP code 48240 is located in Redford, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 3.75 square miles and serves a population of 16,914 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 313/248/734/586.
About ZIP code 48240
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 $110,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $60,185.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
16,914
population
3.75
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48240 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48240
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Redford | Acceptable |
| Redford | Acceptable |
| Redford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48219 Detroit (2.5 mi)
48033 Southfield (3 mi)
48336 Farmington (3.5 mi)
48223 Detroit (3.5 mi)
48239 Redford (3.6 mi)
48152 Livonia (3.7 mi)
48154 Livonia (4.1 mi)
48075 Southfield (4.6 mi)
48034 Southfield (5.1 mi)
48150 Livonia (5.2 mi)
48235 Detroit (5.5 mi)
48335 Farmington (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,914 |
| Population density | 4,510 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4244 |
| Longitude | -83.3024 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 313/248/734/586 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
16,914
Population
4,510
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$60,185
Median household income
$29,285
Per capita income
$110,700
Median home value
$1,299
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
5,288
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
400
Under 5
417
526
5–9
547
557
10–14
579
466
15–19
484
505
20–24
525
1,447
25–34
1,506
945
35–44
983
1,288
45–54
1,340
625
55–59
650
523
60–64
544
581
65–74
605
240
75–84
249
187
85+
195
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,647 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,267 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,057 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.6%
Black or African American
42.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,963 | 45.6% |
| Black or African American | 7,340 | 42.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,114 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 539 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 318 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
18.9%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $60,185 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
33.6%
$100k–$150k
39.0%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
4.0%
$300k–$500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,299 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 93.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 58.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.9% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,484 | 37.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 376 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,566 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,256 | 33.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,799 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,498 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.1% | 40.8% |
| Married | 39.4% | 35.6% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 151 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 268 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,480 | 36.3% |
| High school | 1,195 | 29.3% |
| College / grad school | 986 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
9.5%
Professional & management
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 24.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
20.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 707 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 44.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,097 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 255 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 146 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 44 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,451 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 16,399 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,472 | 85.6% |
| Foreign born | 52 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 463 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 189 | 40.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,665 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 1,264 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 259 | 1.5% |
| German | 222 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 130 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 122 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48240
What city is ZIP code 48240 in?
ZIP code 48240 is primarily assigned to Redford, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48240 in?
ZIP code 48240 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48240?
The median home value in ZIP code 48240 is $110,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 48240?
ZIP code 48240 has an estimated population of 16,914 residents, with a density of 4,512 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48240?
The median household income in ZIP code 48240 is $60,185, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48240 in?
ZIP code 48240 observes the EST timezone.