ZIP Code 48205 Demographics

Wayne County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48205 compared to county averages.

Total Population

31,816

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,671

↓ 25.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$47,800

↓ 69.9% vs county

Median Age

30.9 yrs

↑ 18.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

17.1%

↓ +90.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48205 compares to Wayne County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48205 $43k Wayne $57k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48205 $48k Wayne $159k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

36.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,123

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48205 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$47,800
Down Payment (20%)$9,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$304P&I: $242 | Tax: $48 | Ins: $14
Rent (Local Median)
$1,123
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $819/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48205, sorted by distance.

48213 2.5 mi away wayne county 48089 2.7 mi away macomb county 48234 3.0 mi away wayne county 48015 4.0 mi away macomb county 48212 4.2 mi away wayne county 48091 4.6 mi away macomb county 48214 4.7 mi away wayne county 48211 4.9 mi away wayne county

About Wayne County

Wayne County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 1,781,641. The county's median household income is $57,223 and median home value is $158,600. ZIP code 48205 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wayne County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.