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Detroit ZIP codes: US ZIP code list for Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quick answer

Detroit, Michigan has 12 US ZIP codes, running 48201 to 48219 inside Wayne County. Each carries the same 6% combined sales tax rate. ZIP boundaries are postal delivery routes, not tax boundaries — a code that crosses a city or district line can hold more than one rate, so destination-based sellers should validate by full street address.

ZIP codes
12Median covered metro: 12
Number span
1948201 to 48219
Sorting prefixes
482USPS sectional centers
Sales tax
6%Same in every listed code

Detroit ZIP code footprint

How Detroit's ZIP footprint compares with national norms.

12 ZIP codes are listed for Detroit, covering a population of 633,218. They span 19 numbers, 48201 through 48219. The median covered metro on this site lists 12 codes; Detroit ranks 2 of 94 by count. Large metros carry more codes because USPS splits a delivery area once carrier volume outgrows one route cluster, not because the city is geographically bigger.

All 12 codes share the 482 prefix. That first trio is the sectional center facility — the USPS plant that sorts mail for the region — so every piece addressed to Detroit passes through one facility. The range runs 48201 to 48219.

ZIP boundaries are carrier routes, not city limits. USPS redraws them when delivery volume shifts; Michigan redraws tax and municipal lines on a different schedule entirely. A Detroit mailing address does not prove an address sits inside Detroit city limits, and a single code can straddle the boundary.

ZIP codes in Detroit

All within Wayne County, Michigan.

Source: Michigan Department of Treasury rate tables · rates as published for 2026

Why ZIP-based rate lookup is unreliable

USPS redraws ZIP codes when carrier routes change. Tax jurisdictions move with annexations, county lines and voter-approved districts. The two never line up. In Michigan, even without local add-ons, remote sellers should validate the full delivery address against the Michigan Department of Treasury lookup at the time of sale.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this area.

How many ZIP codes does Detroit have?
12. They run from 48201 to 48219 across 1 sectional center prefix (482), spanning 19 numbers.
What is the first ZIP code in Detroit, MI?
48201 is the lowest-numbered code serving Detroit. Numbering runs roughly northeast to west nationally, so Detroit's 482 prefix reflects its position in the Michigan sorting network, not its size.
Do all Detroit ZIP codes have the same sales tax rate?
Inside Detroit city limits, yes — 6% applies. A code that extends past the city line can carry a different rate on part of its territory. Validate by street address, not ZIP, when the sale is destination-based. Confirm current rates with your state revenue agency before filing.

Detroit sales tax breakdown and calculator

Other Detroit datasets on this site.

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