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St. Helen CDP, MI

ZIP 48656 — 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 48656

48656 has a population of 3,872 with a median age of 57.5 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.1%-41% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.1%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
31.8%+95% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.6%+23% vs US avg
x
High school
41.7%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.5%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.4%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.5%+264% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.5%+667% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48656

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.5%+264% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
44.5%+667% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,872
Median age57.5
Poverty rate21.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.4%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born50.5%