ZIP Code 48223 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 48223

The 48223 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 25,746. The 48223 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.5 years, and 17.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $37,912, with an estimated 27% of the population living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 21.4% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,652.

Population in 48223

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48223 is 25,746.

Detroit, MI

The 48223 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48223

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48223 include 248, and 313.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48223

Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 48223 7:35 am
Sunrise in 48223 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 48223

Today's forecast for 48223: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48223

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48223 Fair

Internet in 48223

An estimated 87.7% of households in ZIP Code 48223 have a computer, while about 75.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48223

In ZIP Code 48223, males make up an estimated 47.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.9%.

Health Insurance in 48223

Approximately 9.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48223 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48223

The median household income in ZIP Code 48223 is $37,912, while the region's mean household income is $50,278. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,652. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48223 of $20,652 is approximately 34.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 26.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately181.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.7% of the population in 48223 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.8% of 48223 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 14.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48223

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48223, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.2% of 48223 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48223 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (90.3%), followed by White (9.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48223. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48223

Industry Percent
White 9.4%
Black or African American 90.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48223

Residents of ZIP Code 48223 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 48223 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 48223 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 48223 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 8.0%
15 to 19 years 8.2%
20 to 24 years 6.2%
25 to 34 years 14.6%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 11.7%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 5.0%
65 to 74 years 10.6%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 0.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48223

In ZIP Code 48223, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 48223

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.7%
Spanish 2.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48223, an estimated 30.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 25.4% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48223

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 30.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 25.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 23.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223

In ZIP Code 48223, 87.0% of the population graduated high school, while 21.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48223

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.7%
Some college, no degree 29.2%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree 9.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48223 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48223 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48223 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48223

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48223. 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 48223. 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 48223

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48223 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48223 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% 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 48223. This visualizes electricity rates in 48223 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48223

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48223 10.72¢/kWh 8.66¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48223

Month ZIP Code 48223 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.15 3 6.31
Mar 4.89 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.28 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.02 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.73 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 48223. This visualizes solar power levels in 48223 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48223 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48223, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48223 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 incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48223. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48223

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 643
Credit reporting or credit repair services 348
Debt collection 57
Checking or savings account 26
Mortgage 11
Other 25
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48223

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 485
Improper use of your report 353
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 90
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 60
Attempts to collect debt not owed 40
Other 82
* 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 48223. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48223

In 48223, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48223 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 48223 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 48223. 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 48223

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 2.4%
Manufacturing 16.1%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.7%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.5%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 4.2%

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.