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ZIP 48224 — 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 48224

48224 has a population of 38,771 with a median age of 32.6 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
8.0%-87% vs US avg
x
Black
88.6%+614% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.0%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.5%+39% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+41% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.5%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.5%+183% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+128% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.9%+1536% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 48224

Poverty Rate
32.5%+183% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+128% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
41.5%+255% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.9%+1536% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,771
Median age32.6
Poverty rate32.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White8.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black88.6%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born31.8%