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ZIP Code 48126

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 52,075

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 — 48126

What is the median household income in 48126?
The median household income in 48126 is $42,353 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48126?
The poverty rate in 48126 is 31.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48126?
$200,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48126?
The median gross rent in 48126 is $1,222 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48126 residents have a college degree?
24.4% of adults in 48126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
52,075
Median Income
$42,353
Median Home Value
$200,600
Poverty Rate
31.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,917 (+19.5%) Home Value: +$63,400 (+46.2%) Poverty Rate: -5.0 pp (-13.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.8 pp (+18.4%) Unemployment: +0.8 pp (+9.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 52,075
Median Age 28.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% White (non-Hisp.) 90.1% Black 2.8% Asian 2.1% Two or More 4.0% Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.3%
Chinese
0.4%
Korean
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,353 ±$4,702
Per Capita Income $66,479
Median Family Income $49,912
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Child Poverty Rate 39.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 35.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
7.8%
$15–25k
12.3%
$25–35k
12.7%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
14.3%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
10.8%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,919
Owner-Occupied 57.0%
Renter-Occupied 43.0%
Vacancy Rate 9.6%
Median Home Value $200,600
Median Gross Rent $1,222
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 41.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
4.7%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
31.4%
$300–500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.3%
$500–1k
29.5%
$1–1.5k
36.0%
$1.5–2k
19.8%
$2–2.5k
9.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
3.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3+
16.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.4%
Single-fam. att.
6.2%
2–4 units
5.8%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
11.6%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
35.0%
1940–1969
14.1%
1970–1999
4.3%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
4.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 74.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.4%
Graduate Degree 7.8%
Some College / Associate 16.0%
Less Than High School 12.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.9%
Unemployment Rate 9.6%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 8.8%
Government Workers 10.2%
Private For-Profit 80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.3%
Retail
15.9%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Arts/Entmt.
12.4%
Transportation
11.4%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Finance
5.1%
Construction
4.6%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
31.5%
Sales
22.8%
Production
21.0%
Food Prep
17.9%
Construction
6.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.0 min
Drove Alone 76.3%
Carpool 12.3%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,298
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 33.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.1%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
10.8%
15–19
10.4%
20–24
8.9%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
4.2%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
6.3%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 32.8% Working age (18–64): 67.2% 65 and over: 10.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 42.8%
Naturalized Citizen 73.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 35.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
92.6%
Africa
4.0%
Europe
2.3%
Latin America
0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.2%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.8%
Uninsured 5.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.7%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.8%

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