ZIP Code 48214 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 48214

The 48214 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 21,599. The 48214 ZIP Code has a median age of 42.9 years, and 25.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $31,966, and an estimated 22% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 26.0% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,199.

Population in 48214

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48214 is 21,599.

Detroit, MI

The 48214 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48214

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48214 include 313.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48214

Sunrise: 7:37 am
Sunset: 5:01 pm
Sunrise in 48214 7:37 am
Sunrise in 48214 5:01 pm

Weather forecast for 48214

This Afternoon's forecast for 48214: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48214

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48214 Good

Internet in 48214

An estimated 79.5% of households in ZIP Code 48214 have a computer, while about 69.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48214

In ZIP Code 48214, males make up an estimated 46.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 54.0%.

Health Insurance in 48214

Approximately 10.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48214 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48214

The median household income in ZIP Code 48214 is $31,966, while the region's mean household income is $49,464. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,199. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48214 of $24,199 is approximately 23.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 21.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately128.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 48214 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.4% of 48214 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 19.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 2.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48214

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48214, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 48214 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48214 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (80.8%), followed by White (19.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48214. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48214

Industry Percent
White 19.2%
Black or African American 80.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48214

Residents of ZIP Code 48214 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 48214 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 48214 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 48214 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 4.0%
15 to 19 years 4.1%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 15.6%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 8.8%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 5.2%
85 years and over 2.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48214

In ZIP Code 48214, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 48214

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.3%
Spanish 1.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48214, an estimated 52.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48214

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 52.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214

In ZIP Code 48214, 81.9% of the population graduated high school, while 26.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.9% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48214

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.9%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree 11.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48214 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48214 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48214 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48214

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48214. 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 48214. 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 48214

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48214 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48214 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% 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 48214. This visualizes electricity rates in 48214 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48214

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48214 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48214

Month ZIP Code 48214 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.19 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.01 3 6.31
Mar 4.87 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.36 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.88 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.16 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.7 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.5 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.15 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.43 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 48214. This visualizes solar power levels in 48214 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48214 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48214, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48214 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 48214. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48214

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 233
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 215
Debt collection 21
Credit card or prepaid card 18
Checking or savings account 9
Other 23
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48214

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 173
Incorrect information on your report 145
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 112
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 28
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Other 51
* 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 48214. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48214

In 48214, 51.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.8 minutes. Approximately 21.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48214 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 48214 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 48214. 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 48214

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 2.2%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Retail trade 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.5%
Information 3.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.1%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 5.8%

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.