ZIP Code 48218 - River Rouge Michigan

48218 Overview

ZIP Code 48218 is located in River Rouge Michigan. 48218 is entirely within Wayne County. Regionally, 48218 is located in Metro Detroit.

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ZIP Code 48218 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRiver Rouge
Primary CountyWayne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)7,204
Area Code(s)313
Current Time
EST

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48218 Demographics

48218 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48218 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48218 is 4.2%.

Population7,204
Population Growth Rate-3.72%
Population Density2,548 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,901
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$24,034
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$141,770
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 49.88%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 80.65%

48218 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,73638.05%
Black3,58749.88%
Hispanic85111.83%
Asian00%
Native American170.24%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

48218 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1335.95%
Black1,92286%
Hispanic1737.74%
Asian20.09%
Native American40.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

48218 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2917.05%
Bachelor Degree3147.61%
High School Diploma1,94447.12%
No High School Diploma2064.99%
GED or Alternate1664.02%
1 or More Years of College82019.87%
Associates Degree2957.15%
Masters Degree832.01%
Professional Degree70.17%
Doctorate Degree00%

48218 Geography

Coordinates42.27086639,-83.12582397
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionMetro Detroit
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area3 Square Miles

48218 Schools

School Districts in 48218

48218 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion57a - Maumee Lake Plains

48218 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)18202838495863625443342441
Avg Max Temp (°F)33364658718084837563503860
Avg Precip (In.)1.961.842.553.222.943.463.193.093.42.472.742.5133.37

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