Zip code 48240: Redford, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48240?

48240 is assigned to Redford, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48240 in?

48240 is in Wayne County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48240?

About 17,008 people live in 48240, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48240?

The median household income in 48240 is $60,390.

Q: What zip codes are near 48240?

The closest zip codes to 48240 are 48033, 48219, 48239, 48223, 48336.

Residential delivery areaWayne CountyEastern Time

Population

17,008

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,399/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.8 sq mi

4,537 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48240

48240 is an urban zip code in Redford, Michigan (Wayne County), covering 3.8 sq mi of land. About 17,008 people live here, or 4,537 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,390 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $135,300, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,399 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and food service.

How 48240 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate8.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%145th of 961 in MI
Population density4,537/sq mi
78th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi48th of 962 in MI
Diversity index62.7
78th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.332nd of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%727th of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters54.6%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%259th of 931 in MI
Poverty rate12.2%
57th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%398th of 959 in MI
Median gross rent$1,399
50th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,12976th of 851 in MI
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%265th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1822%
49th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%353rd of 962 in MI
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2747th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy6.3%
47th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%661st of 958 in MI
Self-employed workers8.8%
43rd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%536th of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%571st of 961 in MI
Broadband access90.7%
39th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%363rd of 958 in MI
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%356th of 961 in MI
Work from home10.1%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%457th of 961 in MI
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%776th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%824th of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$42,842
32nd
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178541st of 960 in MI
Average commute22.8 min
28th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min663rd of 941 in MI
Population17,008
26th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761235th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%499th of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents4.1%
24th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%244th of 962 in MI
Median household income$60,390
21st
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875673rd of 952 in MI
Per capita income$29,667
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735778th of 962 in MI
Government workers8.7%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%750th of 961 in MI
Median home value$135,300
7th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600794th of 946 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.370
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465813th of 958 in MI

Measure	48240	Wayne	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.5%	8.7%	5.7%	5.2%	89th	145th of 961
Population density	4,537/sq mi	2,897/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	78th	48th of 962
Diversity index	62.7	62.9	45.3	61.4	78th	32nd of 962
Homeownership rate	75.8%	64.8%	73.2%	65.2%	69th	727th of 958
Rent-burdened renters	54.6%	54.3%	50.4%	51.1%	65th	259th of 931
Poverty rate	12.2%	20.8%	13.2%	12.5%	57th	398th of 959
Median gross rent	$1,399	$1,132	$1,129	$1,413	50th	76th of 851
Tech workers	2.9%	3.1%	3.1%	3.8%	50th	265th of 961
Residents under 18	22%	23.6%	21.2%	22%	49th	353rd of 962
Median age	38.6	37.9	40.2	38.9	47th	747th of 962
Housing vacancy	6.3%	12.5%	11.8%	10.1%	47th	661st of 958
Self-employed workers	8.8%	7.6%	8.6%	10%	43rd	536th of 961
Healthcare workers	8.9%	10.5%	10.1%	9.7%	41st	571st of 961
Broadband access	90.7%	89.7%	90.5%	91%	39th	363rd of 958
Uninsured rate	5.5%	5.6%	4.9%	8.4%	38th	356th of 961
Work from home	10.1%	14.1%	13.5%	15.1%	35th	457th of 961
Veterans	4.7%	4.8%	5.8%	6.2%	35th	776th of 962
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	16.6%	18.6%	17.2%	35th	824th of 962
Median earnings per worker	$42,842	$44,724	$47,178	$49,666	32nd	541st of 960
Average commute	22.8 min	24.7 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	28th	663rd of 941
Population	17,008	1,772,259	10,077,761	334,922,499	26th	235th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.6%	27.6%	32.4%	35.7%	25th	499th of 961
Foreign-born residents	4.1%	10.3%	7.2%	14.1%	24th	244th of 962
Median household income	$60,390	$60,539	$72,875	$80,734	21st	673rd of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,667	$34,906	$40,735	$44,673	18th	778th of 962
Government workers	8.7%	10.7%	11.6%	14.5%	10th	750th of 961
Median home value	$135,300	$178,500	$231,600	$332,700	7th	794th of 946
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.370	0.493	0.465	0.483	6th	813th of 958

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

22%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black41%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

62.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,679
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 59%
Married couples: 32.9%
Living alone: 33.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48240

$60,390

Wayne Co.

$60,539

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,667

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.370

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48240

$135,300

Wayne Co.

$178,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48240

$1,399

Wayne Co.

$1,132

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,128
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 6.3%
Median year built: 1955
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.6%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

39%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Sales

10%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Engineering and science

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$42,842

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48240	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,881	$74,888
Service	$19,110	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,230	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,763	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,615	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 90.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.3%
No internet access: 8.3%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Redford
State: Michigan
County: Wayne County
Center point: 42.4245° N, 83.3013° W
Land area: 3.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Detroit3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48240

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48033	Southfield, MI	2.4 mi	17,277	$61,016	$206,900
48219	Detroit, MI	2.5 mi	47,208	$43,655	$99,200
48239	Redford, MI	3.4 mi	36,976	$71,151	$158,800
48223	Detroit, MI	3.5 mi	22,622	$44,512	$99,500
48336	Farmington, MI	3.6 mi	26,432	$88,938	$259,900
48152	Livonia, MI	3.7 mi	30,119	$88,288	$300,500
48154	Livonia, MI	4.1 mi	37,045	$104,867	$304,700
48075	Southfield, MI	4.5 mi	22,841	$65,384	$227,000
48332	Farmington, MI · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
48333	Farmington, MI · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
48151	Livonia, MI · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
48153	Livonia, MI · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 48240

What city is zip code 48240?

48240 is assigned to Redford, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48240 in?

48240 is in Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48240?

About 17,008 people live in 48240, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48240 in?

48240 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48240?

The median household income in 48240 is $60,390.

What zip codes are near 48240?

The closest zip codes to 48240 are 48033, 48219, 48239, 48223, 48336.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48240, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.