48227 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DETROIT, MI 48227

48227 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Detroit, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($78,400) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $45,784/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 48227 is $34,162.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48227 earn an average of $30,511/year. Women earn only $22,126/year.

21,334 people in 48227 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48227? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.2 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 21,219 men and 24,161 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 37,167 people (out of the 45,380 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 15,795 homes, and 919 businesses every day. 331 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48227 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 639 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 45,380
  • White Population: 1,103
  • Black Population: 44,372
  • Hispanic Population: 368
  • Asian Population: 108
  • Hawaiian Population: 40
  • Indian Population: 411
  • Male Population: 21,219
  • Female Population: 24,161
  • Median Age: 36
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 38
  • 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: -83.2
  • Latitude: 42.4
  • Elevation: 640 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 20,925
  • Drive alone: 14,941
  • Carpool: 3,621
  • Public transit: 1,805
  • Ride bikes or walk: 331

  • Average commute time: 29.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 149
  •    5 - 9: 798
  •    10 - 14: 1,624
  •    15 - 19: 3,474
  •    20 - 24: 4,604
  •    25 - 29: 1,687
  •    30 - 34: 4,212
  •    35 - 39: 698
  •    40 - 44: 488
  •    45 - 59: 1,256
  •    60 - 89: 1,191
  •    90 plus: 744
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $78,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $30,581
  • Businesses: 426
  • Employees: 3,169
  • Annual Payroll: $103,406,000
  • Average Family Income: $45,784
  • Median Family Income: $31,760
  • Average Income for Men: $30,511
  • Average Income for Women: $22,126
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 48227 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Bethune Academy
10825 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9460
Burns Elementary School
14350 Terry Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Cadillac Middle School
15125 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0770
Coolidge Elementary School
16501 Elmira Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1000
Dossin Elementary School
16650 Glendale Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390
Edison Elementary School
17045 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Erma Henderson Lower School
9600 Mettetal
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9693
Monnier Elementary School
13600 Ward Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0673
Oakman Elementary School
12920 Wadsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9540
Parker Elementary School
12744 Elmira Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0260
Young, Coleman A. Elementary
15771 Hubbell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Middle Schools
Cerveny Middle School
15850 Strathmoor Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
High Schools
Communication And Media Arts Hs
14771 Mansfield Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9300
Cooley High School
15055 Hubbell Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9400
Other Schools
Cooley North Wing
15055 Hubbell
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1144

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48227 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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