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Detroit city, MI

ZIP 48221 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48221

48221 has a population of 41,750 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (45.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
8.0%-87% vs US avg
x
Black
85.5%+590% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.0%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
24.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.3%-13% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.5%+177% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.8%+181% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.8%+1069% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48221

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.5%+177% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.8%+181% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.0%-37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
30.1%+158% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.8%+1069% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population41,750
Median age38.3
Poverty rate19.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White8.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black85.5%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born38.5%