ZIP code 48238
Where is ZIP code 48238?
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48238 belongs to Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County. 48238 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 24,731 people live in the 48238 area, where the median household income is $33,315. The closest ZIP codes are 48204 (Detroit, 2.1 mi south), 48221 (Detroit, 2.1 mi north) and 48206 (Detroit, 2.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 48238 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 42.3959, -83.1411 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 482 |
Population and income in 48238
| Population | 24,731 · higher than 86% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,580 · higher than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 87% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $33,315 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,989 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $64,800 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,010 a month |
| Housing units | 16,014 |
| Households | 10,251 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 47% / 53% |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48204 | Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48221 | Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 48227 | Detroit, MI | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 3.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 48235 | Detroit, MI | 3.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 4.3 mi E | Standard |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 48126 | Dearborn, MI | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48238
123 MAIN ST
DETROIT MI 48238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48238-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
- 48221
- 48222
- 48223
- 48224
- 48226
- 48227
- 48228
- 48231
- 48232
- 48233
- 48234
- 48235
- 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 48238?
- 48238 is a Detroit, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48238 in?
- ZIP code 48238 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48238 in?
- 48238 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48238 use area code 313.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48238?
- About 24,731 people live in ZIP code 48238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48238?
- The median household income in 48238 is $33,315 a year, lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48238 are 48204 (Detroit, 2.1 miles), 48221 (Detroit, 2.1 miles), 48206 (Detroit, 2.2 miles) and 48203 (Highland Park, 2.7 miles).