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ZIP Code 48214

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,014

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 — 48214

What is the median household income in 48214?
The median household income in 48214 is $34,807 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48214?
The poverty rate in 48214 is 22.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48214?
$120,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48214?
The median gross rent in 48214 is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48214 residents have a college degree?
26.9% of adults in 48214 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,014
Median Income
$34,807
Median Home Value
$120,500
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,841 (+8.9%) Home Value: +$64,000 (+113.3%) Poverty Rate: +0.7 pp (+3.2%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+3.5%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+16.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,014
Median Age 46.0
Female 54.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 15.8% Black 78.9% Asian 0.5% Two or More 3.6% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $34,807 ±$4,175
Per Capita Income $73,706
Median Family Income $58,036
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Child Poverty Rate 25.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 32.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.1%
$10–15k
13.7%
$15–25k
16.3%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
5.7%
$100–150k
9.7%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
5.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,279
Owner-Occupied 42.5%
Renter-Occupied 57.5%
Vacancy Rate 27.1%
Median Home Value $120,500
Median Gross Rent $818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 30.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.0%
$50–100k
18.9%
$100–200k
9.5%
$200–300k
14.8%
$300–500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
8.6%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.5%
$500–1k
39.4%
$1–1.5k
22.4%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
$2–2.5k
1.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
30.6%
1 vehicle
47.1%
2 vehicles
17.9%
3+
4.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
36.1%
Single-fam. att.
11.0%
2–4 units
7.9%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
36.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
50.4%
1940–1969
10.0%
1970–1999
4.7%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
1.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.9%
Graduate Degree 11.8%
Some College / Associate 24.3%
Less Than High School 4.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.8%
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
Work from Home 17.2%
Self-Employed 2.7%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 82.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.8%
Arts/Entmt.
13.7%
Prof. Services
13.3%
Finance
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Retail
5.9%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
5.4%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale
1.5%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
40.6%
Food Prep
24.8%
Sales
19.0%
Production
11.3%
Construction
4.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.7 min
Drove Alone 61.9%
Carpool 4.7%
Public Transit 8.8%
Work from Home 17.2%
Walked 3.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,677
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 13.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 4.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
3.6%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
16.0%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
8.1%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
11.6%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 14.8% Working age (18–64): 85.2% 65 and over: 22.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.5%
Naturalized Citizen 40.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
44.5%
Latin America
23.0%
Europe
14.2%
Africa
11.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%
With a Disability 24.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.4%
Uninsured 5.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.6%
Has a Computer 87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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