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Freeland CDP, MI

ZIP 48603 — 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 48603

48603 has a population of 27,846 with a median age of 41.3 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
12.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
21.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.1%-45% vs US avg
x
High school
26.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
82.1%+1316% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48603

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.6%-1% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
82.1%+1316% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,846
Median age41.3
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.9%
Hispanic9.9%
Black12.1%
Asian5.2%
Foreign-born24.4%