48203 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203

48203 is a suburban zip code in Highland Park, Michigan. Median household income here ($21,659) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($58,400) is significantly lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $39,614/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48203 is $26,491.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48203 earn an average of $30,471/year. Women earn only $19,900/year.

12,897 people in 48203 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48203? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48203 is 30.2 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 13,772 men and 14,637 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 24,485 people (out of the 28,409 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 10,797 homes, and 734 businesses every day. 313 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48203 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 639 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 28,409
  • White Population: 1,854
  • Black Population: 26,521
  • Hispanic Population: 370
  • Asian Population: 187
  • Hawaiian Population: 25
  • Indian Population: 307
  • Male Population: 13,772
  • Female Population: 14,637
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 38
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
  • County: Wayne
  • City: Highland Park
  • Longitude: -83.1
  • Latitude: 42.4
  • Elevation: 640 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 313
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 12,681
  • Drive alone: 8,171
  • Carpool: 2,264
  • Public transit: 1,823
  • Ride bikes or walk: 313

  • Average commute time: 30.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 197
  •    5 - 9: 546
  •    10 - 14: 1,122
  •    15 - 19: 1,962
  •    20 - 24: 2,723
  •    25 - 29: 746
  •    30 - 34: 2,477
  •    35 - 39: 294
  •    40 - 44: 255
  •    45 - 59: 1,128
  •    60 - 89: 642
  •    90 plus: 589
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $58,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $22,207
  • Businesses: 404
  • Employees: 5,810
  • Annual Payroll: $216,842,000
  • Average Family Income: $39,614
  • Median Family Income: $21,659
  • Average Income for Men: $30,471
  • Average Income for Women: $19,900
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 163
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 48203 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Barber Focus Sch Of Math, Sci, Tec
45 E. Buena Vista Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Business Entrepreneurship, Science, Tech. Academy
200 Highland Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Cortland Elementary School
138 Cortland Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3003
Ford Acad. For Comm/Perf Arts
131 Pilgrim Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
George Washington Carver Academy
14510 Second Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Greenfield Park Elementary School
17501 Brush Street
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Greenfield Union Elementary School
420 W. 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Marshall, John Elementary School
1255 E. State Fair
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Northpointe Academy
53 Candler
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 656-2622
Middle Schools
Nolan Middle School
1150 E. Lantz Street
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
High Schools
Highland Park Community H.S.
15900 Woodward Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3001
Other Schools
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Calumet
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Career Academy/Adult Education
Glendale At Second Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Liberty Focus Educational Center
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Other Schools
Field, Helen Learning Center
19670 Cameron Street
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Grayling Elementary School
744 W. Adeline Street
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860

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In the 48203 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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