ZIP Code 48234
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 32,406
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 — 48234
- What is the median household income in 48234?
- The median household income in 48234 is $36,473 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 48234?
- The poverty rate in 48234 is 26.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 48234?
- $57,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 48234?
- The median gross rent in 48234 is $965 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 48234 residents have a college degree?
- 11.0% of adults in 48234 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
32,406
Median Income
$36,473
Median Home Value
$57,100
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.4%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,538 (+26.1%)
Home Value:
+$19,500 (+51.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.2 pp (-7.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.4 pp (+27.9%)
Unemployment:
-11.4 pp (-42.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
32,406
Median Age
35.0
Female
54.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 3.0%
Black 94.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,473
±$2,585
Per Capita Income
$53,482
Median Family Income
$48,659
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Child Poverty Rate
43.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
39.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.3%
$10–15k
11.3%
$15–25k
12.2%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
13.7%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
8.6%
$150–200k
2.2%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
15,688
Owner-Occupied
54.5%
Renter-Occupied
45.5%
Vacancy Rate
21.6%
Median Home Value
$57,100
Median Gross Rent
$965
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
55.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
41.3%
$50–100k
45.9%
$100–200k
8.4%
$200–300k
1.5%
$300–500k
0.7%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.0%
$500–1k
47.1%
$1–1.5k
38.8%
$1.5–2k
7.0%
$2–2.5k
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.1%
1 vehicle
48.3%
2 vehicles
25.6%
3+
7.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
5.8%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.0%
1940–1969
27.4%
1970–1999
3.9%
2000–2009
0.7%
2010+
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.0%
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
23.4%
Less Than High School
4.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Unemployment Rate
15.4%
Work from Home
5.0%
Self-Employed
1.5%
Government Workers
9.7%
Private For-Profit
88.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.6%
Manufacturing
22.3%
Arts/Entmt.
11.4%
Transportation
9.9%
Retail
8.9%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Public Admin
5.2%
Finance
3.7%
Wholesale
2.9%
Construction
2.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Production
33.8%
Sales
24.0%
Management
20.0%
Food Prep
19.9%
Construction
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.1 min
Drove Alone
72.4%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
7.7%
Work from Home
5.0%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
12,293
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
16.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
10.9%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 25.6%
Working age (18–64): 74.4%
65 and over: 16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.0%
Naturalized Citizen
43.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.3%
Asia
31.4%
Africa
24.1%
Europe
2.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.7%
With a Disability
17.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.7%
Uninsured
8.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.5%
Has a Computer
87.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023