Neighborhoods in the 48207 ZIP Code

The Lafayette Park neighborhood near downtown Detroit is packed with history. Once a predominantly Black neighborhood known as “Black Bottom,” this community was hit hard by the Great Depression as many automobile workers were laid off. In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the city demolished Black Bottom, giving residents 30 days to vacate the

Rivertown is a historic Detroit neighborhood experiencing the latest transformation of its storied lifetime. Originally a warehouse district along the Detroit River, it was also becoming a happening Detroit nightlife destination by the mid-1990s. That’s when the city bought out several local businesses with the intention of placing a casino in the

Elmwood Park is a small but diverse community just east of downtown Detroit. While it's often lumped with its neighbor to the west, Lafayette Park, this neighborhood stands out as a less expensive alternative. “When people are priced out of Lafayette Park, they move across the street to something a little more affordable but offers the same

Named for its view of Belle Isle, seen from the banks of the Detroit River, Islandview offers a mix of historic homes, apartments and industrial buildings in the city's lower eastside. The neighborhood is just 3 miles east of downtown Detroit's entertainment destinations and job centers. “It’s an emerging neighborhood, mostly due to its proximity

Forest Park-Eastern Market is a conveniently located community brimming with shopping, dining and entertainment. Home to the Eastern Market, residents of this neighborhood have immediate access to some of the freshest groceries in the city from June to September. It’s also just east of Midtown, putting the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), Wayne State

McDougall-Hunt’s most obvious attraction is its proximity to downtown Detroit and all of the city’s biggest events. But the soul of McDougall-Hunt comes from the hardworking community members dedicated to improving and uplifting the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s people are a big part of what makes the neighborhood great, says Katrina Watkins,

Just northeast of Downtown Detroit, the Gratiot-Grand neighborhood is being revitalized and becoming popular with homebuyers. “It’s an emerging neighborhood. There are a lot of quality houses that are starting to come on the market,” says Adam Soroka, a Realtor with @Properties Detroit who works in the area. “It’s an extension from the Islandview,

Nestled between two major highways just east of downtown, Detroit’s Gratiot Town-Kettering neighborhood offers a combination of convenience and more affordable housing than nearby neighborhoods. Because the neighborhood is 4 miles from downtown Detroit, eXp Realty real estate agent Ernestine Mitchell says the neighborhood’s proximity to downtown