ZIP Code 48240 Demographics & Data

Insights on Redford, MI (ZIP Code 48240)

Michigan

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 48240

The 48240 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Redford in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 16,978. The 48240 ZIP Code has a median age of 40.9 years, and 17.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $55,177. It is estimated that about 17.7% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,709.

Population in 48240

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48240 is 16,978.

Redford, MI

The 48240 ZIP Code is associated with Redford, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48240

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48240 include 248, 313, 586, and 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48240

Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 5:02 pm
Sunrise in 48240 7:39 am
Sunrise in 48240 5:02 pm

Weather forecast for 48240

Tonight's forecast for 48240: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Current air quality in 48240

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48240 Good

Internet in 48240

An estimated 92.4% of households in ZIP Code 48240 have a computer, while about 81.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48240

In ZIP Code 48240, males make up an estimated 49.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.6%.

Health Insurance in 48240

Approximately 7.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48240 (Redford, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48240

The median household income in ZIP Code 48240 is $55,177, while the region's mean household income is $64,134. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,709. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48240 of $26,709 is approximately 15.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 48240 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.2% of 48240 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48240

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48240, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 48240 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48240 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.2%), followed by Black or African American (39.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48240. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48240

Industry Percent
White 59.2%
Black or African American 39.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48240

Residents of ZIP Code 48240 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 48240 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 48240 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 48240 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 7.9%
10 to 14 years 4.4%
15 to 19 years 4.2%
20 to 24 years 4.0%
25 to 34 years 17.0%
35 to 44 years 14.3%
45 to 54 years 15.4%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 7.7%
65 to 74 years 6.9%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 1.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48240

In ZIP Code 48240, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 48240

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.6%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48240, an estimated 57.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wayne County region.

Age of Housing in 48240

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 57.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 18.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240

In ZIP Code 48240, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 17.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.8% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48240

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.8%
Some college, no degree 25.7%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.0%
Graduate or professional degree 6.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48240 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48240 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48240 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48240

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48240. 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 48240. 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 48240

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48240 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48240 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.38% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.74% 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 48240. This visualizes electricity rates in 48240 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48240

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48240 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/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 48240

Month ZIP Code 48240 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.74 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.09 3 6.31
Mar 4.83 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.18 5.13 7.3
May 5.52 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.11 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.2 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.58 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 48240. This visualizes solar power levels in 48240 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48240 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48240, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48240 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 48240. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48240

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 209
Credit reporting or credit repair services 123
Debt collection 15
Vehicle loan or lease 5
Checking or savings account 4
Other 7
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48240

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 187
Improper use of your report 75
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 37
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 32
Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
Other 20
* 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 48240. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48240

In 48240, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 23.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48240 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 48240 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 48240. 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 48240

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 4.9%
Manufacturing 15.3%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.7%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.8%
Public administration 2.4%

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.