ZIP code 48221
Where is ZIP code 48221?
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48221 belongs to Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. 48221 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 248, 313 and 947. About 41,392 people live in the 48221 area, where the median household income is $57,878. The closest ZIP codes are 48238 (Detroit, 2.1 mi south), 48235 (Detroit, 2.3 mi west) and 48220 (Ferndale, 2.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 48221 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 248, 313, 947 |
| Coordinates | 42.426, -83.15 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48221
| Population | 41,392 · higher than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7,968 · higher than 100% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.9 years · lower than 80% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $57,878 · lower than 75% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,080 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $154,600 · lower than 75% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,206 a month |
| Housing units | 17,716 |
| Households | 15,520 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48221
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48238 | Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48235 | Detroit, MI | 2.3 mi W | Standard |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 48069 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 48227 | Detroit, MI | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 3.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 4.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 48204 | Detroit, MI | 4.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48068 | Royal Oak, MI | 4.4 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48221
123 MAIN ST
DETROIT MI 48221
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48221-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Detroit, MI
- 48201
- 48202
- 48204
- 48205
- 48206
- 48207
- 48208
- 48209
- 48210
- 48211
- 48213
- 48214
- 48215
- 48216
- 48217
- 48219
- 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 48221?
- 48221 is a Detroit, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48221 in?
- ZIP code 48221 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48221 in?
- 48221 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48221?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48221 use area codes 248, 313 and 947.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48221?
- About 41,392 people live in ZIP code 48221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48221?
- The median household income in 48221 is $57,878 a year, lower than 75% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48221?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48221 are 48238 (Detroit, 2.1 miles), 48235 (Detroit, 2.3 miles), 48220 (Ferndale, 2.4 miles) and 48203 (Highland Park, 2.5 miles).