ZIP Code 48221 Demographics

Wayne County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48221 compared to county averages.

Total Population

41,570

↓ 97.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,181

↓ 10.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$121,300

↓ 23.5% vs county

Median Age

38.4 yrs

↓ +1.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.2%

↓ +58.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48221 compares to Wayne County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48221 $51k Wayne $57k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48221 $121k 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

64.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,087

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48221 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$121,300
Down Payment (20%)$24,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$769P&I: $613 | Tax: $121 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$1,087
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $318/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48221, sorted by distance.

48238 2.2 mi away wayne county 48220 2.3 mi away oakland county 48235 2.4 mi away wayne county 48203 2.4 mi away wayne county 48069 3.1 mi away oakland county 48237 3.1 mi away oakland county 48227 3.5 mi away wayne county 48030 3.5 mi away oakland 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 48221 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.