ZIP 48239 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Detroit city, MI (48239)

Median Income

$69,373

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,449

Wealth inflow

Population

37,039

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,449 for ZIP 48239 (Detroit city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+61% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.0%-34% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.6%+68% vs US avg

580

Establishments

9,806

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing16.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade8.3%
Transportation, utilities8.5%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.9%
Professional, scientific, management10.3%
Education, health care, social20.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
Other services4.3%
Public administration5.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48239 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.6%, median income fell 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.1%.

Median Income

$69,373

-8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate