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ZIP 48215 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48215

48215 has a population of 10,238 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
9.2%-85% vs US avg
x
Black
88.0%+609% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.0%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.0%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.6%+31% vs US avg
x
High school
34.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.0%-48% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.4%+55% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.2%+57% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
39.2%+241% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.1%+677% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 48215

Poverty Rate
39.2%+241% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.4%+237% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.1%+677% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,238
Median age38.9
Poverty rate39.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White9.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Black88.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born55.4%