Detroit, Michigan
Detroit has an average healthcare access score of 72/100 (Excellent Access) across 29 ZIP codes. That's 28 points above the Michigan state average of 44. And 28 points above the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Excellent Access
Grade: B
29 ZIP codes in Detroit
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Detroit. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Detroit
All 29 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48226 | 85 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 2 | 48221 | 84 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 3 | 48227 | 81 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 4 | 48238 | 81 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 5 | 48235 | 81 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 6 | 48219 | 80 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 7 | 48206 | 80 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 8 | 48204 | 79 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 9 | 48223 | 79 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 10 | 48202 | 78 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 11 | 48228 | 77 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 12 | 48234 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 13 | 48208 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 14 | 48210 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 15 | 48211 | 75 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 16 | 48201 | 74 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 17 | 48216 | 73 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 18 | 48207 | 72 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 19 | 48213 | 71 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 20 | 48209 | 71 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 21 | 48217 | 70 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 22 | 48214 | 69 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 23 | 48205 | 67 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 24 | 48236 | 65 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 25 | 48224 | 63 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 26 | 48215 | 63 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 27 | 48243 | 50 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 28 | 48233 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 29 | 48242 | 40 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Detroit
How good is healthcare access in Detroit, Michigan?
Detroit has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 72/100 (Excellent Access), measured across 29 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Detroit has the best healthcare?
ZIP 48226 scores highest in Detroit at 85/100, while ZIP 48242 scores lowest at 40/100. A 45-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Detroit have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Detroit currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Detroit?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Detroit residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Detroit?
Detroit contains 29 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Detroit average healthcare access score of 72/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 29 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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