ZIP Code 48234 — Detroit, MI
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
About Detroit, MI
Post-industrial auto hub with nation's lowest incomes. Manufacturing job loss created generational unemployment opportunities and wage growth challenges. Extremely low housing cannot offset poverty across neighborhoods. Household financial stability varies significantly by sector.
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 48234.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 6,790 | $88,844,000 | $13,084 | 55.3% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 3,480 | $122,356,000 | $35,159 | 28.3% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 1,080 | $65,002,000 | $60,187 | 8.8% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 460 | $39,278,000 | $85,386 | 3.8% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 430 | $60,261,000 | $140,141 | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 40 | $10,962,000 | $274,050 | 0.3% |
| Total | 12,280 | $386,703,000 | $31,490 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia, MI | 16 mi | $84,629 | 51,370 |
| Warren, MI | 19 mi | $49,608 | 55,760 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | 25 mi | $64,602 | 67,600 |
| Clinton Township, MI | 27 mi | $63,245 | 52,730 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 31 mi | $138,195 | 69,960 |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 31 mi | $136,068 | 50,720 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Michigan
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48210 | Detroit | $31,102 | #27,499 |
| 48229 | Ecorse | $32,211 | #27,458 |
| 48204 | Detroit | $30,744 | #27,504 |
| 48504 | Northwest | $32,296 | #27,453 |
| 48238 | Detroit | $30,670 | #27,507 |
| 48211 | Detroit | $32,430 | #27,447 |
| 48205 | Detroit | $30,522 | #27,511 |
| 48109 | Ann Arbor | $32,508 | #27,443 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48201 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $59,175 | #19,159 |
| 48202 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $47,641 | #25,127 |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 0.0 mi | $45,687 | #25,709 |
| 48204 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $30,744 | #27,504 |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $30,522 | #27,511 |
| 48206 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $40,874 | #26,655 |
| 48207 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $55,318 | #21,520 |
| 48208 | Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $41,701 | #26,511 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 892 ZIP codes in Michigan and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.