What to know about ZIP 48151
ZIP code 48151 covers ZIP 48151 with a population of about 1,662.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DETROIT media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 48151 covers ZIP 48151 with a population of about 1,662.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DETROIT media market.
Median household income in ZIP 48151 is about $65,956 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.3%; unemployment rate near 3.1%; 29.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Healthcare; about 24.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.2 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $210,800 — about 39% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $705 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.6% (about 1.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 48151, a household would need roughly $58,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,354. That sits below the local median household income ($65,956), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.