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48238

Michigan · 24,731 residents · 5.40 sq mi
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With 24,731 people, ZIP 48238 is a ZIP code in Wayne County. The poverty rate is 35.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $64,800. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 45% less than in Wayne County as a whole. Among the 66 ZIP codes in Wayne County, 48238 ranks 64th by median household income.

$33,315
US average: $82,259
$20,989
US average: $44,673
$64,800
US average: $376,019
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
5.40 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.7%
Age 65+
15.3%
49.4%
50.6%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(306)
Black93.9%(23,215)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(168)
Asian0.1%(29)
Other4.1%(1,013)
15
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
LOWEST64TH 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 48238?

ZIP code 48238 has about 24,731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48238?

The typical household in ZIP code 48238 earns about $33,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 48238 expensive?

In ZIP code 48238, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 48238?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 48238 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48238?

About 35.0% of people in ZIP code 48238 live below the federal poverty line.

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