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Detroit city, MI

ZIP 48216 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48216

48216 has a population of 5,681 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.2%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
37.7%+204% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
23.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
13.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
23.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
21.4%-55% vs US avg
x
Never married
59.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.9%+160% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.9%+84% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.4%+493% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48216

Poverty Rate
29.9%+160% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.9%+84% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.4%+5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.9%+138% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.4%+493% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,681
Median age33.5
Poverty rate29.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.2%
Hispanic23.9%
Black37.7%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born14.6%