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Comstock Northwest CDP, MI

ZIP 49048 — 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 49048

49048 has a population of 23,999 with a median age of 34.0 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
67.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Black
19.6%+58% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.9%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.7%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
31.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.7%+243% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.0%+122% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1151% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49048

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.7%+243% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.0%+122% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.8%+61% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1151% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,999
Median age34.0
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White67.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Black19.6%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born47.7%