| ZIP Code | 48238 |
| ZIP Code Name | Detroit |
| Primary County | Wayne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 24,927 |
| Area Code(s) | 313 |
| Current Time | EST |
48238 is a United States ZIP Code located in Detroit Michigan. Portions of 48238 are also in Highland Park. 48238 is entirely within Wayne County. 48238 is within Metro Detroit.
48238 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 48238 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48238 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48238 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48238 is 9.6%.
| Population | 24,927 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.37% |
| Population Density | 4,593 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,018 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $28,701 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $25,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 96.82% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.06% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 1.96% |
| Black | 23,346 | 96.82% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black | 2,017 | 98.87% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,527 | 9.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,152 | 7.17% |
| High School Diploma | 4,846 | 30.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 559 | 3.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,453 | 9.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,690 | 29.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,190 | 7.4% |
| Masters Degree | 549 | 3.41% |
| Professional Degree | 93 | 0.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.07% |
| Coordinates | 42.39633560,-83.14193726 |
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| Region | Metro Detroit |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 57a - Maumee Lake Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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