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ZIP 48205 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48205

48205 has a population of 32,466 with a median age of 31.9 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Black
93.3%+653% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.4%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
9.7%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.5%+31% vs US avg
x
High school
39.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.7%-74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
19.3%-60% vs US avg
x
Never married
66.8%+97% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
32.1%+179% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.9%+318% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48205

Poverty Rate
32.1%+179% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+225% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.9%+318% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
43.5%+272% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population32,466
Median age31.9
Poverty rate32.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.4%
Hispanic0.9%
Black93.3%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born45.1%