ZIP code 48218
Where is ZIP code 48218?
River Rouge, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48218 belongs to River Rouge, Michigan in Wayne County. 48218 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 7,011 people live in the 48218 area, where the median household income is $41,033. The closest ZIP codes are 48217 (Detroit, 0.9 mi west), 48229 (Ecorse, 1.4 mi southwest) and 48121 (Dearborn, 2.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 48218 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | River Rouge |
| Also accepted | Detroit |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 313 |
| Coordinates | 42.2692, -83.1364 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48218
| Population | 7,011 · higher than 59% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,215 · higher than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.4 years · lower than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $41,033 · lower than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,582 |
| Below the poverty line | 40% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,200 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $839 a month |
| Housing units | 3,132 |
| Households | 2,752 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48218. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48218
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 0.9 mi W | Standard |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 1.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 48121 | Dearborn, MI | 2.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48123 | Dearborn, MI | 2.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48136 | Garden City, MI | 2.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48222 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Unique |
| 48233 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48244 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48260 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Unique |
| 48265 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Unique |
| 48266 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Unique |
| 48277 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48218 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48218
123 MAIN ST
RIVER ROUGE MI 48218
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 48218. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48218-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48218?
- 48218 is a River Rouge, Michigan ZIP code. Detroit is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48218 in?
- ZIP code 48218 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48218 in?
- 48218 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48218?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48218 use area code 313.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48218?
- About 7,011 people live in ZIP code 48218, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48218?
- The median household income in 48218 is $41,033 a year, lower than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48218?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48218 are 48217 (Detroit, 0.9 miles), 48229 (Ecorse, 1.4 miles), 48121 (Dearborn, 2.2 miles) and 48123 (Dearborn, 2.2 miles).