Zip Code 48221 — Detroit, MI
48221 is a ZIP Code associated with Detroit, MI, located within Wayne. 48221 ranks #12 out of 69 ZIP codes in Wayne County by population (and #30 out of 992 in MI). The area supports an estimated population of 41,392 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 3,076.6 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 48221 |
| Primary City | Detroit |
| State / Province | MI |
| County | Wayne |
| Total Population | 41,392 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 3,076.6 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
How 48221 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 48221 | Wayne County | MI State Average |
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| Population | 41,392 | 1,767,712 (Total) | 10,077,716 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 3,076.6 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #12 of 69 | -- | -- |
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