ZIP Code 48217 Demographics

Wayne County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48217 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,660

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,870

↓ 19.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$43,100

↓ 72.8% vs county

Median Age

41.0 yrs

↓ +8.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

↑ 4.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48217 compares to Wayne County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48217 $46k Wayne $57k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48217 $43k Wayne $159k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

63.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,021

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48217 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$43,100
Down Payment (20%)$8,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$274P&I: $218 | Tax: $43 | Ins: $13
Rent (Local Median)
$1,021
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $747/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48217, sorted by distance.

48122 1.2 mi away wayne county 48218 1.4 mi away wayne county 48229 2.0 mi away wayne county 48120 2.2 mi away wayne county 48209 2.7 mi away wayne county 48146 2.8 mi away wayne county 48101 3.2 mi away wayne county 48126 3.6 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 48217 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.