ZIP Code 48238

In ZIP code 48238, on Detroit's west side, households bring in a median of $33,315 a year, while per-capita income sits at $20,989. With home values averaging $64,800, property taxes at the county's 1.63% rate run roughly $1,056 annually, a real line item against earnings at this level. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily spending carries its own weight. Budgets here stretch thin, so each expense matters, from the mortgage or rent check to groceries and gas. Knowing these figures helps families plan where every dollar goes.