Detroit, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 48226 serves a portion of Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County. This community is home to approximately 12,344 residents, with a median age of 30.1 years. The median household income of $74,062 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $414,747 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Detroit is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 96 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 51% and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 48226 reflects the economic character of Wayne County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 12,344 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,160 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $74,062 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $414,747 | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 96 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.4% | ↑ 61% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 51% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.1 yrs | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,295 | — |