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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48235

Detroit

ZIP Code 48235 is a standard zip code serving Detroit, Detroit, Michigan (MI), in Wayne County, United States. It has an estimated population of 45,063 with a median household income of $28,897. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $28,897

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Michigan (MI)
County
Wayne
City
Detroit
Timezone
America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude
42.426100
Longitude
-83.195100

Geographic Details

Land Area
6.25 mi²
Population Density
7209.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box
42.445545°N, 42.408328°S, -83.165872°E, -83.221302°W

With 45,063 residents spread across 6.25 square miles, this area has a population density of 7209.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

45,063

Population

95th percentile

$28,897

Median Income

5th percentile

$59,900

Median Home Value

5th percentile

6.25 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48235 is $28,897, and the median home value is $59,900. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

20,150

Total Units

17,572

Occupied Units

87.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Detroit, MI.

48201

Detroit

 48202

Detroit

 48204

Detroit

 48205

Detroit

 48206

Detroit

 48207

Detroit

 48208

Detroit

 48209

Detroit

 48210

Detroit

 48211

Detroit

Similar ZIP Codes in Michigan

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Michigan.

48015

Center Line

$30,752

 48030

Hazel Park

$30,875

 48043

Mount Clemens

$33,267

 48122

Melvindale

$33,223

 48126

Dearborn

$28,335

 48141

Inkster

$26,512

 48205

Detroit

$26,648

 48209

Detroit

$27,358

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the different types of ZIP codes?
There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.
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What is population density and why does it matter?
Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.
How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.
What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.