Hamtramck
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Hamtramck is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 28,433 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Park, 2.2 miles W.
- 28,433residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 13,605 / sq mipopulation density
- 48212main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hamtramck
Hamtramck ( ham-TRAM-ik) is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Hamtramck is about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Detroit and is surrounded by Detroit on most sides. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 28,433 and was by far the most densely populated municipality in Michigan.
Known in the 20th century as a center of Polish-American life and culture, Hamtramck has since attracted new immigrants, especially from Yemen, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. In 2013, it reportedly became the first Muslim-majority city in the U.S. In 2015, Hamtramck became the first city to have a Muslim-majority city council in U.S history, with four of the six members being Muslim. In 2022, Hamtramck became the first city with a fully Muslim city council.
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Living in Hamtramck
- Median household income
- $39,293
- Median home value
- $131,000
- Median rent
- $989/mo
- Median age
- 26.5
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Hamtramck had 28,433 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,433 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,605 per sq mi (5,253 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamtramck at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,433 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3954° N, 83.0559° W |
| ZIP codes | 48212, 48211 |
| Official website | hamtramckcity.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2636280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamtramck
- Highland Park2.2 mi W
- Detroit2.5 mi W
- Hazel Park5.1 mi NW
- Ferndale5.9 mi NW
- Center Line6.1 mi N
- Grosse Pointe Park6.9 mi E
- Warren6.9 mi N
- Pleasant Ridge6.9 mi NW
- Harper Woods7.1 mi NE
- Eastpointe7.4 mi NE
- Grosse Pointe7.8 mi E
- Oak Park8.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hamtramck
What county is Hamtramck in?
Hamtramck is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Hamtramck, MI?
28,433 people lived in Hamtramck at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamtramck, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48212. Other ZIP codes: 48211.
What is the elevation of Hamtramck?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamtramck?
Highland Park (2.2 mi), Detroit (2.5 mi), Hazel Park (5.1 mi), Ferndale (5.9 mi), Center Line (6.1 mi).
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