ZIP Code 48238: Detroit, MI
Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan uses ZIP code 48238. Its reference point is at latitude 42.3959 and longitude -83.1411 (42°23'45.2"N 83°08'28.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 48238
Detroit has 52 ZIP codes in our directory, and Wayne County has 98.
Michigan has 1,198 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 48204 in Detroit, about 2.1 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 48238 |
|---|---|
| Place | Detroit |
| County | Wayne County |
| State | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.3959 |
| Longitude | -83.1411 |
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Map of ZIP Code 48238
Map centred on 42.3959, -83.1411. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Detroit, Michigan
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ZIP Codes Near 48238
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 48238, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 48238, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Highland Park – 2.7 mi northeast
- Hamtramck – 4.3 mi east
- Ferndale – 4.3 mi north
- Hazel Park – 5.0 mi northeast
- Pleasant Ridge – 5.2 mi north
- Oak Park – 5.3 mi northwest
- Huntington Woods – 6.2 mi north
- Madison Heights – 7.6 mi north
- Berkley – 7.8 mi north
- Dearborn – 7.9 mi south
- Redford – 7.9 mi west
- Melvindale – 8.2 mi south
Schools Near Detroit
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 48238 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Detroit, Wayne County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Highland Park, Hamtramck and Ferndale widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Detroit are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 48238.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Detroit can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Highland Park, Hamtramck and Ferndale.
Shopping and Dining in Detroit
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Detroit are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Detroit, Michigan can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Wayne County along with the name Detroit.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 48238, Highland Park lies about 2.7 mi to the northeast, Hamtramck lies about 4.3 mi to the east, Ferndale lies about 4.3 mi to the north, Dearborn lies about 4.7 mi to the southwest and Hazel Park lies about 5.0 mi to the northeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Detroit show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 48238
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“YzermanMichiganSportsHOF”): Dave Hogg from Royal Oak, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“LincolnPlant1923”): Ford Motor Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“St. Agnes Church-Detroit, MI -flickr12days (7407491476)”): Mike Boening Photography from Detroit, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Schroeder Paint and Glass Detroit (7877701550)”): Mike Boening Photography from Detroit, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Chene @ Ferry Bus Stop - panoramio”): Keen Kris, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Detroit Michigan Travel Guide 4K” by Island Hopper TV, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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