ZIP code 48205
Where is ZIP code 48205?
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48205 belongs to Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. 48205 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 313 and 586. About 34,187 people live in the 48205 area, where the median household income is $38,966. The closest ZIP codes are 48213 (Detroit, 2.4 mi south), 48224 (Detroit, 2.4 mi southeast) and 48089 (Warren, 2.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 48205 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Detroit |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 313, 586 |
| Coordinates | 42.4313, -82.9813 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48205
| Population | 34,187 · higher than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,382 · higher than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.8 years · lower than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $38,966 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,780 |
| Below the poverty line | 33% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,300 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,215 a month |
| Housing units | 16,754 |
| Households | 12,951 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 51% / 49% |
| Land area | 6.35 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48205. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48205
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 2.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 48225 | Harper Woods, MI | 2.7 mi E | Standard |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 3 mi NE | Standard |
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 48015 | Center Line, MI | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48090 | Warren, MI | 4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 48215 | Detroit, MI | 4 mi S | Standard |
| 48236 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48205 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48205
123 MAIN ST
DETROIT MI 48205
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48205-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Detroit, MI
- 48201
- 48202
- 48204
- 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
- 48288
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48205?
- 48205 is a Detroit, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48205 in?
- ZIP code 48205 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48205 in?
- 48205 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48205?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48205 use area codes 313 and 586.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48205?
- About 34,187 people live in ZIP code 48205, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48205?
- The median household income in 48205 is $38,966 a year, lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48205?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48205 are 48213 (Detroit, 2.4 miles), 48224 (Detroit, 2.4 miles), 48089 (Warren, 2.7 miles) and 48225 (Harper Woods, 2.7 miles).