ZIP Code 48208 Demographics

Wayne County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48208 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,827

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$24,046

↓ 58.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$162,700

↑ +2.6% vs county

Median Age

40.1 yrs

↓ +6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.4%

↓ +38.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48208 compares to Wayne County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48208 $24k Wayne $57k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48208 $163k Wayne $159k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

33.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$789

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48208 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$162,700
Down Payment (20%)$32,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,033P&I: $823 | Tax: $163 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$789
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $244/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48208, sorted by distance.

48201 1.6 mi away wayne county 48216 1.7 mi away wayne county 48202 2.0 mi away wayne county 48206 2.0 mi away wayne county 48210 2.0 mi away wayne county 48233 2.3 mi away wayne county 48226 2.4 mi away wayne county 48204 2.9 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 48208 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.