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ZIP code 48201: Detroit, MI

48201 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan, mainly in Wayne County, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. About 15,091 people live here.

Population
15,091
Median household income
$24,749
Typical home value
$420,500-4.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$914gross, per month
Median age
32.4
Homeowners
11%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 48201 details

CityDetroit
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
Metro areaDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area1.9 sq mi
Population density7,943 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher39.9% of adults 25+
Average commute20.9 minutes
Center coordinates42.34703, -83.06005

Median rent in 48201 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$800/mo
1 bedroom$721/mo
2 bedrooms$1,123/mo
3 bedrooms$1,150/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 48201

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48226Detroit, MI1.2 mi6,831
48272Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48268Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48231Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48279Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48255Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48267Detroit, MI1.3 mi—
48232Detroit, MI1.3 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 48201?

A typical home in ZIP code 48201 is worth about $420,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $24,749 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $420,500 homeWhat can a $24,749 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48201

What city is ZIP code 48201?

ZIP code 48201 is in Detroit, MI, in Wayne County.

What county is ZIP code 48201 in?

48201 is mainly in Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48201?

About 15,091 people live in ZIP code 48201, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48201 in?

48201 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Detroit have?

Detroit, MI also uses 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48222, 48223, 48224, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48231, 48232, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48242, 48243, 48244, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48265, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269, 48272, 48275, 48277, 48278, 48279 and 48288.