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48221

Michigan · 41,392 residents · 5.20 sq mi
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ZIP 48221 is a ZIP code of 41,392 people in Wayne County. Density works out to 7,968 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $154,600. The foreign-born share is 1%. The poverty rate is 22.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among the 66 ZIP codes in Wayne County, 48221 ranks 36th by median household income.

$57,878
US average: $82,259
$31,080
US average: $44,673
$154,600
US average: $376,019
29.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
5.20 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.6%
Age 65+
18.2%
44.2%
55.8%
2.63 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(3,367)
Black84.4%(34,954)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(240)
Asian1.3%(556)
Other5.5%(2,275)
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wayne County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST36TH OF 66HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
48101$81,655
48111$76,595
48120$66,006
48122$42,185
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 48221?

ZIP code 48221 has about 41,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48221?

The typical household in ZIP code 48221 earns about $57,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 48221 expensive?

In ZIP code 48221, the median home is worth about $154,600, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 48221?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 48221 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48221?

About 22.3% of people in ZIP code 48221 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024