Zip code 48242: Detroit, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48242
48242 is a zip code in Detroit, Michigan (Wayne County) covering 7.2 sq mi of land, but the Census Bureau counts no residents living in it. Zip areas like this usually cover an airport, a military installation, an industrial or commercial district, or protected land. See the nearby zip codes below for the surrounding population.
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Wayne County
- Center point
- 42.2135° N, 83.3561° W
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi
- Water area
- 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
- Romulus100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48242
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 2.4 mi | $67,056 |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 4.6 mi | $61,081 |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 4.7 mi | $59,171 |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 5.6 mi | $65,187 |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 5.9 mi | $39,252 |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 6 mi | $107,827 |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 6.4 mi | $60,195 |
| 48112 | Belleville, MI · PO box | 6.6 mi | — |
| 48111 | Belleville, MI | 7.1 mi | $76,595 |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 7.7 mi | $67,294 |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 7.7 mi | $66,118 |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 7.9 mi | $74,566 |
Questions about 48242
What city is zip code 48242?
48242 is assigned to Detroit, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48242 in?
48242 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48242?
The Census Bureau counts no residents in 48242.
What time zone is 48242 in?
48242 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 48242?
The closest zip codes to 48242 are 48174, 48180, 48184, 48186, 48141.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48242, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.