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Harper Woods city, MI

ZIP 48225 — 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 48225

48225 has a population of 16,328 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (45.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Black
66.2%+434% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.9%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.1%-36% vs US avg
x
High school
30.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
24.4%-49% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.4%+64% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.0%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.6%+135% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.9%+245% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.6%+392% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48225

Poverty Rate
20.0%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.6%+135% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.9%+245% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.7%-4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.6%+392% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,328
Median age35.4
Poverty rate20.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black66.2%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born32.6%