ZIP Code 48216 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 48216

The 48216 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,318. The 48216 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.7 years, and 16.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $31,106, while an estimated 26% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 26.5% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,679.

Population in 48216

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48216 is 5,318.

Detroit, MI

The 48216 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48216

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48216 include 248, 313, and 586.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48216

Sunrise: 7:31 am
Sunset: 5:05 pm
Sunrise in 48216 7:31 am
Sunrise in 48216 5:05 pm

Weather forecast for 48216

This Afternoon's forecast for 48216: Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Current air quality in 48216

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48216 Good

Internet in 48216

An estimated 79.4% of households in ZIP Code 48216 have a computer, while about 70.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48216

In ZIP Code 48216, males make up an estimated 51.3% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.7%.

Health Insurance in 48216

Approximately 12.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48216 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48216

The median household income in ZIP Code 48216 is $31,106, while the region's mean household income is $44,572. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,679. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48216 of $21,679 is approximately 31.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 25.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately170.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 48216 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.7% of 48216 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 20.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48216

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48216, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 27.6% of 48216 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48216 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.5%), followed by Black or African American (43.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48216. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48216

Industry Percent
White 49.5%
Black or African American 43.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 7.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48216

Residents of ZIP Code 48216 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 48216 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.2% of the population in 48216 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 48216 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 3.7%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 6.2%
20 to 24 years 7.1%
25 to 34 years 17.2%
35 to 44 years 12.7%
45 to 54 years 14.1%
55 to 59 years 8.4%
60 to 64 years 5.2%
65 to 74 years 6.4%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 2.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48216

In ZIP Code 48216, 75.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 21.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 48216

Language Spoken Percent
English only 75.8%
Spanish 21.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48216, an estimated 61.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48216

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 61.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

In ZIP Code 48216, 78.7% of the population graduated high school, while 26.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.3% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48216

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.3%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree 10.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48216 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48216 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48216 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48216

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216. 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 48216

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48216 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48216 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% 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 48216. This visualizes electricity rates in 48216 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48216

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48216 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48216

Month ZIP Code 48216 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.88 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.97 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.25 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.92 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.12 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.22 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.62 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 48216. This visualizes solar power levels in 48216 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48216 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48216, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48216 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 48216. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48216

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 45
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 40
Debt collection 16
Checking or savings account 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48216

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 39
Incorrect information on your report 27
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Written notification about debt 11
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Other 8
* 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 48216. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48216

In 48216, 60.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.5 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48216 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 48216 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48216. 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 48216

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.7%
Construction 4.5%
Manufacturing 10.8%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.0%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.1%
Other services, except public administration 8.4%
Public administration 2.5%

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.