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ZIP Code 48138

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,603

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 — 48138

What is the median household income in 48138?
The median household income in 48138 is $124,934 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48138?
The poverty rate in 48138 is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48138?
$343,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48138?
The median gross rent in 48138 is $1,388 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48138 residents have a college degree?
48.3% of adults in 48138 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,603
Median Income
$124,934
Median Home Value
$343,000
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,101 (+18%) Home Value: +$56,800 (+19.8%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+100%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: +2.6 pp (+96.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,603
Median Age 51.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5% White (non-Hisp.) 89.3% Black 2.8% Asian 1.6% Two or More 4.8% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $124,934 ±$6,275
Per Capita Income $161,858
Median Family Income $144,615
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Child Poverty Rate 3.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 45.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
3.5%
$50–75k
9.3%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
24.0%
$150–200k
13.7%
$200k+
25.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,537
Owner-Occupied 91.2%
Renter-Occupied 8.8%
Vacancy Rate 6.7%
Median Home Value $343,000
Median Gross Rent $1,388
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
2.7%
$100–200k
4.8%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
39.1%
$500k–$1M
18.9%
$1M+
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
11.3%
$1–1.5k
47.1%
$1.5–2k
41.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3+
28.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.3%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
6.3%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.5%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
16.7%
2000–2009
3.4%
2010+
2.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 48.3%
Graduate Degree 23.3%
Some College / Associate 25.3%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 15.8%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 11.4%
Private For-Profit 83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.1%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Retail
10.1%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Finance
7.6%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
5.3%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
55.4%
Sales
16.3%
Food Prep
11.4%
Production
9.9%
Construction
7.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.3 min
Drove Alone 76.1%
Carpool 6.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 15.8%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,233
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 65.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
2.7%
25–34
8.3%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
18.1%
85+
8.0%
Under 18: 19.2% Working age (18–64): 80.8% 65 and over: 28.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.3%
Naturalized Citizen 72.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.1%
Europe
36.9%
Latin America
8.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.9%
With a Disability 12.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.5%
Has a Computer 96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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