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ZIP 48212 — 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 48212

48212 has a population of 42,587 with a median age of 29.7 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
42.9%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
19.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Asian
28.8%+387% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.9%+45% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
9.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.5%+192% vs US avg
x
High school
32.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.5%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.6%-46% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
69/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
37.8%+228% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.8%+1225% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ArabOther ArabPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 48212

Poverty Rate
37.8%+228% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.9%+11% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
42.6%+264% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
76.8%+1225% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,587
Median age29.7
Poverty rate37.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White42.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Black19.5%
Asian28.8%
Foreign-born52.1%