ZIP code 48208
Where is ZIP code 48208?
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48208 belongs to Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. 48208 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 code 313. About 8,037 people live in the 48208 area, where the median household income is $36,194. The closest ZIP codes are 48216 (Detroit, 1.6 mi south), 48201 (Detroit, 1.7 mi east) and 48206 (Detroit, 1.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48208 |
|---|---|
| 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 code | 313 |
| Coordinates | 42.3495, -83.0927 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48208
| Population | 8,037 · higher than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,505 · higher than 87% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.9 years · lower than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $36,194 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,700 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $176,400 · lower than 58% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $896 a month |
| Housing units | 5,171 |
| Households | 3,978 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 34% / 66% |
| Land area | 3.21 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48208. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48208
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48216 | Detroit, MI | 1.6 mi S | Standard |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 1.7 mi E | Standard |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 1.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 2 mi N | Standard |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 48226 | Detroit, MI | 2.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 48231 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 48232 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 48243 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 48255 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | Unique |
| 48264 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | Unique |
| 48267 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi SE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48208 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48208
123 MAIN ST
DETROIT MI 48208
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48208-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Detroit, MI
- 48201
- 48202
- 48204
- 48205
- 48206
- 48207
- 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 48208?
- 48208 is a Detroit, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48208 in?
- ZIP code 48208 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48208 in?
- 48208 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48208?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48208 use area code 313.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48208?
- About 8,037 people live in ZIP code 48208, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48208?
- The median household income in 48208 is $36,194 a year, lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48208?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48208 are 48216 (Detroit, 1.6 miles), 48201 (Detroit, 1.7 miles), 48206 (Detroit, 1.9 miles) and 48202 (Detroit, 2 miles).