ZIP Code 48238 - Detroit Michigan

ZIP Code 48238 is located in Detroit Michigan. 48238 is entirely within Wayne County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Detroit.

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ZIP Code 48238 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDetroit
Primary CountyWayne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)24,565
Area Code(s)313
Current Time
EDT

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48238 Demographics

48238 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 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%.

Population24,565
Population Growth Rate-12.37%
Population Density4,526 People per Square Mile
Total Households12,018
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$28,701
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$26,580
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)9.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 96.82%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 97.06%

48238 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4731.96%
Black23,34696.82%
Hispanic2060.85%
Asian720.3%
Native American160.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

48238 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White40.2%
Black2,01798.87%
Hispanic130.64%
Asian00%
Native American40.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.1%

48238 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,5279.5%
Bachelor Degree1,1527.17%
High School Diploma4,84630.15%
No High School Diploma5593.48%
GED or Alternate1,4539.04%
1 or More Years of College4,69029.18%
Associates Degree1,1907.4%
Masters Degree5493.42%
Professional Degree930.58%
Doctorate Degree120.07%

48238 Geography

Coordinates42.39633560,-83.14193726
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 48238
RegionMetro Detroit
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area5 Square Miles

48238 Politics

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48238 Schools

48238 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion57a - Maumee Lake Plains

48238 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)18202838495964625543342441
Avg Max Temp (°F)32354558717984827562493759
Avg Precip (In.)1.921.842.493.152.893.343.243.233.332.412.72.4833.03

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