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ZIP 48235 — 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 48235

48235 has a population of 46,960 with a median age of 37.6 yrs (43.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
2.7%-96% vs US avg
x
Black
94.4%+662% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.2%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
17.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.2%-17% vs US avg
x
High school
36.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.4%+36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
21.8%-55% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.4%+61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.7%+158% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.0%+270% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.3%+767% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48235

Poverty Rate
29.7%+158% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.0%+270% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
36.6%+213% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.3%+767% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population46,960
Median age37.6
Poverty rate29.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White2.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black94.4%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born24.4%