ZIP Code 48211 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 48211

The 48211 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 6,229. The 48211 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.3 years, and 12.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $24,104, while about 46% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 8.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $12,747.

Population in 48211

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48211 is 6,229.

Detroit, MI

The 48211 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48211

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48211 include 313.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48211

Sunrise: 8:00 am
Sunset: 5:05 pm
Sunrise in 48211 8:00 am
Sunrise in 48211 5:05 pm

Weather forecast for 48211

Christmas Day's forecast for 48211: Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 48211

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 48211 Moderate

Internet in 48211

An estimated 79.5% of households in ZIP Code 48211 have a computer, while about 64.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48211

In ZIP Code 48211, males make up an estimated 53.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 46.5%.

Health Insurance in 48211

Approximately 12.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48211 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48211

The median household income in ZIP Code 48211 is $24,104, while the region's mean household income is $32,517. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $12,747. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48211 of $12,747 is approximately 59.81% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 46.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately386.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 48211 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 48211 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48211

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 13.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 14.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 22.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 17.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 4.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 1.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48211

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48211, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 48211 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48211 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (51.8%), followed by White (42.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48211

Industry Percent
White 42.9%
Black or African American 51.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 3.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48211

Residents of ZIP Code 48211 are younger than average. The median age of 33.3 years in ZIP Code 48211 is approximately 12.6% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 48211 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 48211 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48211

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 7.7%
10 to 14 years 6.9%
15 to 19 years 8.7%
20 to 24 years 8.5%
25 to 34 years 15.2%
35 to 44 years 14.8%
45 to 54 years 11.8%
55 to 59 years 4.4%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 4.7%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48211

In ZIP Code 48211, 67.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes. Lastly, 27.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.

Language Spoken in 48211

Language Spoken Percent
English only 67.5%
Spanish 0.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.3%
Other languages 27.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48211

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48211, an estimated 54.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48211

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 16.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 54.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48211

In ZIP Code 48211, 74.3% of the population graduated high school, while 8.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.6% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48211

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.6%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.9%
Graduate or professional degree 2.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48211 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48211

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48211 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48211 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48211 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48211

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48211

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48211 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48211 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.59% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes electricity rates in 48211 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48211

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48211 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.26¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48211

Month ZIP Code 48211 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.96 3 6.31
Mar 5.09 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.36 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.23 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.52 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes solar power levels in 48211 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48211 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48211, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48211 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48211

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 104
Credit reporting or credit repair services 44
Debt collection 5
Credit card or prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48211

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 68
Incorrect information on your report 64
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Other 3
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48211

In 48211, 44.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48211 work in retail trade, while an estimated 15.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48211 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48211. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48211

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 2.1%
Manufacturing 13.8%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 17.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.7%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.7%
Other services, except public administration 7.1%
Public administration 2.2%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.