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ZIP Code 48438

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,305

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 — 48438

What is the median household income in 48438?
The median household income in 48438 is $100,759 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48438?
The poverty rate in 48438 is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48438?
$309,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48438?
The median gross rent in 48438 is $1,353 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48438 residents have a college degree?
34.4% of adults in 48438 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,305
Median Income
$100,759
Median Home Value
$309,000
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,961 (+11%) Home Value: +$88,800 (+40.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+44.8%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-1.4%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,305
Median Age 43.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 91.7% Black 0.4% Two or More 4.4% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $100,759 ±$6,597
Per Capita Income $123,363
Median Family Income $104,909
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Child Poverty Rate 4.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.8%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
0.5%
$25–35k
4.0%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
15.3%
$100–150k
23.0%
$150–200k
13.2%
$200k+
15.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,781
Owner-Occupied 96.0%
Renter-Occupied 4.0%
Vacancy Rate 3.2%
Median Home Value $309,000
Median Gross Rent $1,353
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 21.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.0%
$50–100k
0.1%
$100–200k
3.6%
$200–300k
33.6%
$300–500k
41.4%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
10.3%
$1–1.5k
67.3%
$1.5–2k
22.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3+
38.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
95.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
0.1%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.5%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
25.9%
2000–2009
14.9%
2010+
2.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.4%
Graduate Degree 11.2%
Some College / Associate 25.4%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 12.9%
Self-Employed 9.2%
Government Workers 8.6%
Private For-Profit 82.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.6%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Construction
11.1%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Retail
5.9%
Finance
5.4%
Wholesale
4.5%
Transportation
2.7%
Public Admin
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
42.9%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
14.7%
Construction
13.8%
Sales
13.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.0 min
Drove Alone 80.4%
Carpool 5.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 12.9%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,691
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 71.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
7.3%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
14.5%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
11.5%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 17.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 34.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.9%
Europe
34.6%
Asia
13.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 8.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.9%
Has a Computer 99.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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