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48228

Michigan · 50,117 residents · 8.91 sq mi
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With 50,117 people, ZIP 48228 is a ZIP code in Wayne County. The poverty rate is 41.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The typical home is worth $59,500. That trails the Wayne County median by roughly 49%. This skews young, with a median age of 32.9. Among the 66 ZIP codes in Wayne County, 48228 ranks 65th by median household income.

$30,680
US average: $82,259
$18,859
US average: $44,673
$59,500
US average: $376,019
10.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
8.91 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.2%
Age 65+
12.9%
50.1%
49.9%
2.59 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(10,112)
Black67.9%(34,042)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(3,425)
Asian0.2%(101)
Other4.9%(2,437)
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.9
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
LOWEST65TH 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 48228?

ZIP code 48228 has about 50,117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48228?

The typical household in ZIP code 48228 earns about $30,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 48228 expensive?

In ZIP code 48228, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 48228?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 48228 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48228?

About 41.8% of people in ZIP code 48228 live below the federal poverty line.

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