ZIP code 48212
Where is ZIP code 48212?
Hamtramck, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48212 belongs to Hamtramck, Michigan in Wayne County. 48212 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 43,384 people live in the 48212 area, where the median household income is $38,186. The closest ZIP codes are 48234 (Detroit, 1.9 mi northeast), 48211 (Detroit, 2.1 mi southeast) and 48203 (Highland Park, 2.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48212 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hamtramck |
| Also accepted | Detroit |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 313 |
| Coordinates | 42.4081, -83.0583 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48212
| Population | 43,384 · higher than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8,201 · higher than 100% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.2 years · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $38,186 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,400 |
| Below the poverty line | 39% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $109,200 · lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $999 a month |
| Housing units | 14,419 |
| Households | 11,701 (3.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 5.29 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48212. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48212
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 1.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 48211 | Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 48213 | Detroit, MI | 3.4 mi E | Standard |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 48091 | Warren, MI | 4 mi N | Standard |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 4.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 4.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 4.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 48238 | Detroit, MI | 4.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48212 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48212
123 MAIN ST
HAMTRAMCK MI 48212
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DETROIT as the city name for 48212. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48212-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48212?
- 48212 is a Hamtramck, Michigan ZIP code. Detroit is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48212 in?
- ZIP code 48212 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48212 in?
- 48212 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48212?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48212 use area code 313.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48212?
- About 43,384 people live in ZIP code 48212, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48212?
- The median household income in 48212 is $38,186 a year, lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48212?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48212 are 48234 (Detroit, 1.9 miles), 48211 (Detroit, 2.1 miles), 48203 (Highland Park, 2.4 miles) and 48202 (Detroit, 2.4 miles).