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ZIP 48209 — 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 48209

48209 has a population of 27,534 with a median age of 30.3 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Black
6.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
76.0%+307% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.5%+48% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
8.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
39.5%+255% vs US avg
x
High school
33.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.6%-72% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.4%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.7%+81% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.6%+1014% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48209

Poverty Rate
30.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.4%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.7%+81% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.9%+99% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.6%+145% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.6%+1014% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,534
Median age30.3
Poverty rate30.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.6%
Hispanic76.0%
Black6.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born20.4%