48209 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48209

48209 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. Median household income here ($25,546) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($60,300) is significantly lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $39,158/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48209 is $29,856.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48209 earn an average of $22,972/year. Women earn only $18,839/year.

12,351 people in 48209 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48209? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.2 minutes.

The median age here is 28. There are 16,682 men and 15,580 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 28.

To give you a sense of the community, 17,406 people (out of the 32,262 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,201 homes, and 650 businesses every day. 465 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48209 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Rome, Italy!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 590 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 32,262
  • White Population: 17,800
  • Black Population: 3,630
  • Hispanic Population: 22,453
  • Asian Population: 237
  • Hawaiian Population: 46
  • Indian Population: 923
  • Male Population: 16,682
  • Female Population: 15,580
  • Median Age: 28
  • Median Age of Males: 28
  • Median Age of Females: 28
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
  • County: Wayne
  • City: Detroit
  • Longitude: -83.1
  • Latitude: 42.3
  • Elevation: 590 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 12,160
  • Drive alone: 6,235
  • Carpool: 4,605
  • Public transit: 486
  • Ride bikes or walk: 465

  • Average commute time: 28.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 171
  •    5 - 9: 1,045
  •    10 - 14: 1,387
  •    15 - 19: 1,764
  •    20 - 24: 1,918
  •    25 - 29: 573
  •    30 - 34: 2,259
  •    35 - 39: 320
  •    40 - 44: 459
  •    45 - 59: 1,154
  •    60 - 89: 743
  •    90 plus: 367
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $60,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,248
  • Businesses: 387
  • Employees: 5,512
  • Annual Payroll: $208,140,000
  • Average Family Income: $39,158
  • Median Family Income: $25,546
  • Average Income for Men: $22,972
  • Average Income for Women: $18,839
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 163
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 48209 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Beard Elementary Early Childhood Center
840 Waterman
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Bennett Elementary School
2111 Mullane Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
8126 W. Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-9440
Clemente, Roberto Academy
1551 Beard
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Harms Elementary School
2400 Central Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Higgins Elementary School
9200 Olivet Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023
Maybury Elementary School
4410 Porter Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2014
Neinas Elementary School
6021 Mcmillan Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Middle Schools
Cesar Chavez Middle School
6782 Goldsmith
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 842-0006
Clippert Academy
1981 Mckinstry Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-5009
Earhart Middle School
1000 Scotten Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Phoenix Academy
7735 Lane Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2419
High Schools
Cesar Chavez High School
1761 Waterman
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 551-0611
Covenant House Life Skills Center West
5668 Baker
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 554-8130
Southwestern High School
6921 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521
Western International High School
1500 Scotten Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48209 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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