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ZIP Code 48214
Detroit, Michigan

ZIP code 48214 is in Detroit, located in Wayne County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 18,959. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $29,141, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
18,959
Census ZCTA
County
Wayne
FIPS 26163
Median income (est.)
$29,141
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
4.994 mi²
+ 0.639 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityDetroit, MI
CountyWayne County (FIPS 26163)
StateMichigan (FIPS 26)
Metro Area (MSA)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (19820)
Census Region / DivisionMidwest Region · East North Central Division
Coordinates42.365116, -82.98764
Land / Water Area4.994 mi² land · 0.639 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 6,630 individual tax returns filed in 48214 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
46.0%
$25K–$50K
24.1%
$50K–$75K
11.5%
$75K–$100K
5.7%
$100K–$200K
8.5%
$200K+
4.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 30% of 48214's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($29,141) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 48214's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$29,141
▲ 0.6%
Filers earning $200K+
4.2%
▲ 0.6 pt
Total filers
6,630
▲ 4.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48214/soi?year=… $27K 2020 $29K 2021 $29K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 48214 ZCTA.

2000
32,845
 
2010
22,759
▼ -30.7%
2020
18,959
▼ -16.7%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number252490
City AliasesDetroit

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48214 in?

ZIP code 48214 is in Wayne County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26163).

What city is ZIP code 48214?

The primary USPS city for 48214 is Detroit, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48214 in?

48214 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48214?

The 2020 Census population of 48214 was 18,959 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48214?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48214 is about $29,141, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.