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ZIP 48217 — 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 48217

48217 has a population of 6,437 with a median age of 35.9 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
5.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Black
78.6%+534% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
12.2%-35% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
42.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.5%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
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
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.9%+324% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.3%+837% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchIrishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 48217

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.9%+324% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.0%+139% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
54.3%+837% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,437
Median age35.9
Poverty rate16.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White5.5%
Hispanic12.2%
Black78.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born58.9%