ZIP code 48217
Where is ZIP code 48217?
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48217 belongs to Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. 48217 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 6,564 people live in the 48217 area, where the median household income is $44,447. The closest ZIP codes are 48218 (River Rouge, 0.9 mi east), 48229 (Ecorse, 1.4 mi south) and 48122 (Melvindale, 1.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48217 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 42.2719, -83.1545 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48217
| Population | 6,564 · higher than 58% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,844 · higher than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.4 years · lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $44,447 · lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,277 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,500 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $966 a month |
| Housing units | 3,139 |
| Households | 2,677 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48217. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48217
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48218 | River Rouge, MI | 0.9 mi E | Standard |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 1.4 mi S | Standard |
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 1.6 mi NW | 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 |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48217 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48217
123 MAIN ST
DETROIT MI 48217
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Delray: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48217-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
- 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 48217?
- 48217 is a Detroit, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48217 in?
- ZIP code 48217 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48217 in?
- 48217 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48217?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48217 use area code 313.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48217?
- About 6,564 people live in ZIP code 48217, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48217?
- The median household income in 48217 is $44,447 a year, lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48217?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48217 are 48218 (River Rouge, 0.9 miles), 48229 (Ecorse, 1.4 miles), 48122 (Melvindale, 1.6 miles) and 48121 (Dearborn, 2.2 miles).