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ZIP 48239 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48239

48239 has a population of 37,039 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
58.3%+370% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.3%-35% vs US avg
x
High school
31.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.8%+132% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.6%+1272% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48239

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.8%+132% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-33% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.6%+1272% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,039
Median age38.0
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Black58.3%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born23.1%