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Oak Park city, MI

ZIP 48237 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48237

48237 has a population of 29,370 with a median age of 37.9 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.0%-42% vs US avg
x
Black
53.2%+329% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.9%-38% vs US avg
x
High school
17.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.3%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
39.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.2%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.5%+219% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 48237

Poverty Rate
14.2%+24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+165% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.5%+219% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,370
Median age37.9
Poverty rate14.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black53.2%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born36.9%