ZIP Code 48205: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 34,187 Household income: $38,966 Rent: $1,215

Overview

Total population

34,187

Rent

$1,215

Year built

1950

Household income

$38,966

Per capita income

$20,780

Poverty rate

33%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Wayne County

City

Detroit

Total population

34,187

Adults over 25

21,846

Total households

12,951

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$38,966

Per capita income

$20,780

Poverty rate

33%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,215

Year built

1950

Households that rent

49.4%

Households that own

50.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

3.6%

Black

89.9%

Asian

0.9%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

2.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

10,992 (93.4%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

772 (6.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.3%

High school graduate or GED

44.2%

Some college or associate degree

10.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

9.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 48205 with: Wayne County, MI Detroit, MI Detroit metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48205

Total population34,187

Rent$1,215

Year built1950

Household income$38,966

Per capita income$20,780

Poverty rate33%

Unemployment rateN/A

Wayne County, MI

Total population1,772,259

Rent$1,132

Year built1956

Household income$60,539

Per capita income$34,906

Poverty rate20.8%

Unemployment rate5.5%

Detroit, MI

Total population638,530

Rent$1,074

Year built1947

Household income$39,938

Per capita income$24,594

Poverty rate32.7%

Unemployment rate9.2%

Detroit Metro Area, MI

Total population4,376,828

Rent$1,207

Year built1968

Household income$76,664

Per capita income$43,384

Poverty rate13.6%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP48205	CountyWayne, MI	CityDetroit, MI	Metro AreaDetroit metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,187	1,772,259	638,530	4,376,828	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,215	$1,132	$1,074	$1,207	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1950	1956	1947	1968	1972	1980
Household income	$38,966	$60,539	$39,938	$76,664	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$20,780	$34,906	$24,594	$43,384	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	33%	20.8%	32.7%	13.6%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.5%	9.2%	4.5%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48205

Rent & Income

In 48205, the typical monthly rent is $1,215 and the typical household income is $38,966. Rent here is higher than both Detroit and Michigan, and household income is similar to Detroit and lower than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 33%, which is similar to the Detroit rate and higher than the Michigan rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 57.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating very low levels of formal education.

ZIP 48205 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48205 — Poverty

How ZIP 48205 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,215	45 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$38,966	83 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	33%	80 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48205

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 48205 ranks 45th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. Statewide, values range from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 83rd out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 48205 places 80th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Throughout Michigan, numbers span from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48205 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,215 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48205

Annual Household Income: $38,966

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48205

Estimated Rate: 33%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48205

In ZIP Code 48205, households that rent: 6,395 (49.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,395	49.4%
Owner-Occupied	6,556	50.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48205

In ZIP Code 48205, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,667 (57.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,667	57.3%
Other renter households	2,728	42.7%
Total renter households	6,395	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48205

Less than High School: 7,706 people (35.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,658 people (44.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,391 people (10.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,091 people (9.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,846

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.