ZIP code 48242: Detroit, MI
48242 is a ZIP code in Detroit, Michigan, mainly in Wayne County, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.
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- Median household income
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- Homeowners
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ZIP code 48242 details
| City | Detroit |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Metro area | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Center coordinates | 42.21351, -83.35612 |
ZIP codes near 48242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 2.4 mi | 32,211 |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 4.6 mi | 62,081 |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 4.7 mi | 17,348 |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 5.6 mi | 35,103 |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 5.9 mi | 25,428 |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 6.0 mi | 9,576 |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 6.4 mi | 22,125 |
| 48112 | Belleville, MI | 6.6 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
About ZIP code 48242
What city is ZIP code 48242?
ZIP code 48242 is in Detroit, MI, in Wayne County.
What county is ZIP code 48242 in?
48242 is mainly in Wayne County, Michigan.
What time zone is ZIP code 48242 in?
48242 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, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48231, 48232, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48243, 48244, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48265, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269, 48272, 48275, 48277, 48278, 48279 and 48288.