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ZIP Code 48042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 33,303

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 48042

What is the median household income in 48042?
The median household income in 48042 is $125,433 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48042?
The poverty rate in 48042 is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48042?
$374,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48042?
The median gross rent in 48042 is $1,569 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48042 residents have a college degree?
39.1% of adults in 48042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
33,303
Median Income
$125,433
Median Home Value
$374,100
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,412 (+20.6%) Home Value: +$95,700 (+34.4%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-17.6%) Bachelor's+: +5.2 pp (+15.3%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+27.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,303
Median Age 42.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 92.9% Black 1.5% Asian 2.1% Two or More 2.8% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $125,433 ±$9,807
Per Capita Income $140,478
Median Family Income $141,970
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Child Poverty Rate 2.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.6%
$10–15k
0.6%
$15–25k
3.7%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
7.6%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
8.0%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
21.5%
$200k+
17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,067
Owner-Occupied 95.8%
Renter-Occupied 4.2%
Vacancy Rate 2.5%
Median Home Value $374,100
Median Gross Rent $1,569
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.4%
$200–300k
17.3%
$300–500k
66.2%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
13.8%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
$1.5–2k
33.6%
$2–2.5k
21.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3+
32.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.5%
Single-fam. att.
13.7%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.5%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
4.0%
2000–2009
35.1%
2010+
18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 39.1%
Graduate Degree 17.5%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 13.0%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 82.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.7%
Manufacturing
21.7%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Retail
8.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Construction
6.7%
Finance
5.8%
Public Admin
3.3%
Transportation
2.9%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
48.4%
Sales
20.1%
Food Prep
13.9%
Production
10.6%
Construction
7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.8 min
Drove Alone 81.6%
Carpool 4.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.0%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,767
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 68.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 27.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
14.4%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
11.1%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 23.9% Working age (18–64): 76.1% 65 and over: 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.1%
Naturalized Citizen 82.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
42.6%
Asia
41.1%
Latin America
4.4%
Africa
1.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 8.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.2%
Uninsured 2.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.4%
Has a Computer 97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023