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ZIP 48227 — 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 48227

48227 has a population of 39,474 with a median age of 37.8 yrs (45.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
1.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Black
95.3%+668% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.9%+52% vs US avg
x
High school
36.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
22.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
31.2%+171% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.4%+227% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.6%+228% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.0%+797% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48227

Poverty Rate
31.2%+171% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.4%+227% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.6%+228% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.0%-25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
44.0%+276% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.0%+797% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population39,474
Median age37.8
Poverty rate31.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White1.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black95.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born45.4%