ZIP Code 48227 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 48227

The 48227 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Detroit in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 41,353. The 48227 ZIP Code has a median age of 35.5 years, and 18.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $29,197, and approximately 31% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 9.9% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $16,245.

Population in 48227

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48227 is 41,353.

Detroit, MI

The 48227 ZIP Code is associated with Detroit, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48227

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48227 include 313.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48227

Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 48227 7:35 am
Sunrise in 48227 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 48227

Today's forecast for 48227: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Current air quality in 48227

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48227 Good

Internet in 48227

An estimated 82.4% of households in ZIP Code 48227 have a computer, while about 56.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48227

In ZIP Code 48227, males make up an estimated 46.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 53.9%.

Health Insurance in 48227

Approximately 11.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48227 (Detroit, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48227

The median household income in ZIP Code 48227 is $29,197, while the region's mean household income is $39,954. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,245. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48227 of $16,245 is approximately 48.77% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 30.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately223.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.5% of the population in 48227 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.7% of 48227 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 22.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.1%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48227

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48227, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 48227 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48227 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (97.5%), followed by White (2.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 48227

Industry Percent
White 2.9%
Black or African American 97.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48227

Residents of ZIP Code 48227 are younger than average. The median age of 35.5 years in ZIP Code 48227 is approximately 6.82% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 48227 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 48227 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.6%
5 to 9 years 7.7%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 13.1%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 12.8%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 5.6%
65 to 74 years 9.3%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48227

In ZIP Code 48227, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 48227

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.9%
Spanish 0.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227

The median home value in ZIP Code 48227 in July 2024 comes in at $65,411. The July 2024 value is approximately 6% higher than the $61,431 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $60,671 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48227, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 29.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wayne County region.

Home Values in 48227

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $65,411
Jun 2024 $64,833
May 2024 $64,196
Apr 2024 $63,533
Mar 2024 $62,500
Feb 2024 $61,431
Jan 2024 $60,792
Dec 2023 $60,457
Nov 2023 $60,423
Oct 2023 $60,400
Sep 2023 $60,580
Aug 2023 $60,671

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 48227

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 29.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 32.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227

In ZIP Code 48227, 82.1% of the population graduated high school, while 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.8% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48227

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.8%
Some college, no degree 27.7%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.6%
Graduate or professional degree 4.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48227 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48227 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48227 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48227

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48227. 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 48227. 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 48227

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48227 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48227 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 48227. This visualizes electricity rates in 48227 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48227

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48227 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 48227

Month ZIP Code 48227 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.96 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.15 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.24 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.05 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.26 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.48 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 48227. This visualizes solar power levels in 48227 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48227 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48227, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48227 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 48227. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48227

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1079
Credit reporting or credit repair services 685
Debt collection 224
Checking or savings account 43
Credit card 40
Other 60
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48227

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 871
Improper use of your report 511
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 219
Attempts to collect debt not owed 166
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 160
Other 204
* 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 48227. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48227

In 48227, 48.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.3 minutes. Approximately 26.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48227 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 48227 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 48227. 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 48227

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 2.3%
Manufacturing 18.9%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.8%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 3.1%

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.