Detroit, MI cityscape

48202

Detroit, MI

Total Population
14,617
Median Household Income
$34,244
Median Home Value
$187,800
Median Rent
$842

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$34,244
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$187,800
101% above state median
Rent
$842
100% above state median
Median Age
33.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Detroit, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 33.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 12.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 17.9% working from home.

Poverty rate of 27.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$34,244
-54.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.78 people

Total Households
7,216
Family Households
12.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.6%
Total Employed Residents:3,647

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
17.9%
1,051 workers
Public Transit
6.4%
373 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,858
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (17.9% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
88.0%
6,719 employed
Labor Force
7,677
920 unemployed
Median Age
33.4 years
Per Capita Income
$30,881
Poverty Rate
27.9%

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