ZIP Code 48238
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 24,569
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 — 48238
- What is the median household income in 48238?
- The median household income in 48238 is $30,286 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 48238?
- The poverty rate in 48238 is 29.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 48238?
- $58,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 48238?
- The median gross rent in 48238 is $950 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 48238 residents have a college degree?
- 12.7% of adults in 48238 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,569
Median Income
$30,286
Median Home Value
$58,700
Poverty Rate
29.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
20.6%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,556 (+17.7%)
Home Value:
+$16,600 (+39.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.6 pp (-13.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.3 pp (+22.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.7 pp (-7.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
24,569
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 1.3%
Black 93.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,286
±$5,928
Per Capita Income
$47,757
Median Family Income
$43,125
Poverty Rate
29.9%
Child Poverty Rate
44.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
41.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.8%
$10–15k
11.8%
$15–25k
15.2%
$25–35k
9.1%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
11.0%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
5.0%
$150–200k
2.0%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
16,341
Owner-Occupied
47.1%
Renter-Occupied
52.9%
Vacancy Rate
37.0%
Median Home Value
$58,700
Median Gross Rent
$950
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
39.6%
$50–100k
35.7%
$100–200k
13.1%
$200–300k
4.2%
$300–500k
0.5%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.4%
$500–1k
45.0%
$1–1.5k
39.5%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
$2–2.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.8%
1 vehicle
45.4%
2 vehicles
21.0%
3+
9.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.1%
Single-fam. att.
8.1%
2–4 units
24.3%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
7.7%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
44.7%
1940–1969
32.3%
1970–1999
1.2%
2000–2009
1.6%
2010+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.7%
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
33.0%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.6%
Work from Home
12.4%
Self-Employed
10.0%
Government Workers
10.8%
Private For-Profit
79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.8%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
13.6%
Transportation
8.8%
Retail
8.7%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Finance
6.0%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale
3.4%
Public Admin
1.8%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Sales
27.3%
Food Prep
26.3%
Production
21.9%
Management
18.1%
Construction
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.3 min
Drove Alone
57.3%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
9.5%
Work from Home
12.4%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,289
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
11.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.7%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.3%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 26.9%
Working age (18–64): 73.1%
65 and over: 15.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
51.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
34.6%
Africa
14.7%
Europe
10.9%
Latin America
5.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.2%
With a Disability
21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.4%
Uninsured
5.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.8%
Has a Computer
87.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023