Detroit ZIP Code List — Wayne County, MI

There are 46 unique ZIP codes in Detroit, Michigan. Area code: 313/586/248/734.

ZIP codes

135.11

sq mi land

2.78

sq mi water

313/586/248/734

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Detroit, MI ZIP code map

About Detroit, MI

Detroit, Michigan, is a vibrant city characterized by its rich history and significant contributions to the automotive and music industries. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is known as the Motor City, a nickname stemming from its pivotal role in the automobile manufacturing industry. The city's culture is steeped in jazz, Motown, and the arts, making it a unique melting pot of creativity and innovation.

Location & geography

Situated near the Detroit River and the border with Canada, Detroit is bordered by several significant waterways including the Great Lakes. The city is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Flint, 80 miles southeast of Lansing, and about 120 miles northeast of Toledo, Ohio. The landscape is primarily urban, with a land area of 135.11 square miles, and it includes smaller bodies of water covering 2.78 square miles.

Community & economy

Detroit is a densely populated urban area known for its diverse neighborhoods and strong community spirit. It has a rich tapestry of residential areas, from bustling city blocks to more suburban settings. The local economy is primarily driven by the automobile industry, with numerous major employers contributing to daily life and community engagement.

Transportation

Major highways such as I-75, I-94, and I-96 traverse Detroit, providing efficient access to surrounding areas. The city is served by the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, located approximately 20 miles to the southwest, and Coleman A. Young International Airport, which is closer to the city center. Public transportation options include the Detroit People Mover and various bus services that connect residents to key locations.

History

Detroit's history dates back to its founding as a French fort in 1701. Over the years, it evolved into a major industrial hub, particularly during the early to mid-20th century when it became synonymous with automotive manufacturing. Despite facing economic challenges and population decline in recent decades, Detroit has been undergoing revitalization efforts that aim to restore its former prominence.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Detroit is that it has the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the United States, which reflects its boom in the early 20th century. Additionally, Detroit is home to the Motown Museum, where visitors can explore the origins of the iconic Motown sound that shaped modern music.

ZIP codes for Detroit, MI (46)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
48201	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48202	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48204	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48205	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48206	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48207	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48208	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48209	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48210	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48211	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48213	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48214	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48215	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48216	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48217	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48219	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48221	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48222	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48223	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48224	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48226	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48227	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48228	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48231	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48232	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48233	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48234	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48235	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48238	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48242	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48243	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48244	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48255	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48260	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48264	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48265	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48266	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48267	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48268	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48269	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48272	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48275	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48277	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48278	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48279	Detroit	Wayne	View map
48288	Detroit	Wayne	View map

Demographics & statistics

601,191

Population

35.7

Median age

$37,765

Median household income

$23,024

Per capita income

$106,788

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

45.7%

Home ownership

31.6%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

182,686

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20,144

Under 5

21,356

19,441

5–9

20,610

20,745

10–14

21,993

19,491

15–19

20,664

20,687

20–24

21,930

45,274

25–34

47,996

34,040

35–44

36,086

34,582

45–54

36,661

17,314

55–59

18,355

17,593

60–64

18,650

25,628

65–74

27,169

11,812

75–84

12,522

5,072

85+

5,376

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147,940	22.6%
18 and over	453,251	77.4%
65 and over	87,579	15.0%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.3%

White 11.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	472,659	74.3%
White	72,178	11.3%
Hispanic or Latino	35,082	5.5%
Other race	26,633	4.2%
Two or more races	22,644	3.6%
Asian	4,909	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,074	0.3%

Household income

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$37,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,788
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	45.7%
Renter occupied	54.3%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	17.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.3%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	21.7%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.5%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43,750	18.5%
Cohabiting couple	16,268	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	65,880	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	111,042	45.5%
Households with children under 18	65,765	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	69,246	29.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.8%	54.4%
Married	22.4%	20.6%
Separated	2.9%	3.0%
Widowed	3.1%	9.7%
Divorced	11.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,643	4.3%
Kindergarten	7,367	4.8%
Elementary school	64,021	41.8%
High school	34,614	22.2%
College / grad school	31,669	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Professional & management 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	6.3%
Walk	4.5%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 31.6%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	15.4%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.1%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21,818	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	59.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	559,691	93.7%
Spanish	22,882	4.7%
Other Indo-European	15,427	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	922	0.2%
Other languages	829	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	571,213	94.0%
Born in same state	565,644	92.9%
Born in different state	468,520	75.9%
Foreign born	5,569	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	29,978	6.0%
Not a US citizen	11,277	43.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24,256	4%
Italian	9,083	1.5%
French	5,747	1%
English	1,644	0.3%
German	911	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	894	0.1%
Polish	556	0.1%
Norwegian	248	0%
Dutch	189	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Detroit, MI have?

Detroit, MI has 43 ZIP codes: 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48222, 48223, 48224, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48242, 48243, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48265, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269, 48272, 48275, 48277, 48278, 48279, 48288. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Detroit, MI?

The primary ZIP code for Detroit, MI is 48201. The city uses area code 734 for phone service.

What county is Detroit, MI in?

Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.

How many ZIP codes are in Detroit, MI?

Detroit, MI has 43 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code covers Downtown Detroit and the central business district?

Downtown Detroit is primarily served by ZIP code 48226, which encompasses the central business district along with nearby areas like the Riverfront and Financial District.

Which ZIP codes serve the Corktown neighborhood, one of Detroit's oldest and most historic districts?

Corktown is located in ZIP codes 48201 and 48202, with 48201 being the primary ZIP code for this vibrant neighborhood known for its Victorian architecture and cultural revitalization.