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ZIP code 48226: Detroit, MI

48226 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan, mainly in Wayne County, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. About 6,831 people live here.

Population
6,831
Median household income
$64,860
Typical home value
$319,000-4.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,743gross, per month
Median age
34
Homeowners
6.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 48226 details

CityDetroit
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
Metro areaDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area1.2 sq mi
Population density5,599 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher52.1% of adults 25+
Average commute18.3 minutes
Center coordinates42.33181, -83.05035

Median rent in 48226 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,216/mo
1 bedroom$1,738/mo
2 bedrooms$2,335/mo
3 bedrooms$2,721/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 48226

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48232Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48255Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48279Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48272Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48268Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48231Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48275Detroit, MI0.2 mi—
48267Detroit, MI0.2 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 48226?

A typical home in ZIP code 48226 is worth about $319,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $64,860 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $319,000 homeWhat can a $64,860 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48226

What city is ZIP code 48226?

ZIP code 48226 is in Detroit, MI, in Wayne County.

What county is ZIP code 48226 in?

48226 is mainly in Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48226?

About 6,831 people live in ZIP code 48226, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48226 in?

48226 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Detroit have?

Detroit, MI also uses 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48222, 48223, 48224, 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.