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ZIP Code 48236

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 31,383

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 — 48236

What is the median household income in 48236?
The median household income in 48236 is $130,776 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48236?
The poverty rate in 48236 is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48236?
$353,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48236?
The median gross rent in 48236 is $1,588 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48236 residents have a college degree?
67.5% of adults in 48236 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,383
Median Income
$130,776
Median Home Value
$353,000
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,812 (+15.8%) Home Value: +$72,500 (+25.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+16.1%) Bachelor's+: +4.1 pp (+6.5%) Unemployment: +1.8 pp (+52.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,383
Median Age 44.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4% White (non-Hisp.) 81.7% Black 10.9% Asian 1.8% Two or More 5.1% Other 0.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Japanese
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Cuban
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $130,776 ±$7,757
Per Capita Income $167,028
Median Family Income $160,848
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Child Poverty Rate 6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
4.0%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
4.8%
$50–75k
10.4%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
17.3%
$150–200k
15.5%
$200k+
27.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,078
Owner-Occupied 91.3%
Renter-Occupied 8.7%
Vacancy Rate 3.7%
Median Home Value $353,000
Median Gross Rent $1,588
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.5%
$50–100k
3.6%
$100–200k
3.6%
$200–300k
21.0%
$300–500k
39.9%
$500k–$1M
19.5%
$1M+
4.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.3%
$500–1k
9.5%
$1–1.5k
32.0%
$1.5–2k
29.3%
$2–2.5k
3.7%
$2.5–3.5k
6.5%
$3.5k+
15.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
46.7%
3+
19.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
93.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.0%
1940–1969
24.3%
1970–1999
3.2%
2000–2009
2.4%
2010+
1.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 67.5%
Graduate Degree 33.7%
Some College / Associate 14.7%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 22.9%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 14.2%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.2%
Prof. Services
17.3%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Finance
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Retail
4.8%
Public Admin
4.4%
Transportation
3.3%
Construction
2.9%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
66.5%
Sales
16.9%
Food Prep
8.4%
Production
5.2%
Construction
3.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.9 min
Drove Alone 67.9%
Carpool 5.4%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 22.9%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,596
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.0%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
9.1%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
12.2%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 21.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.9%
Naturalized Citizen 59.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
33.6%
Asia
22.1%
Europe
21.1%
Africa
4.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.0%
With a Disability 10.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.9%
Has a Computer 96.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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