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ZIP Code 48509

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,532

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 — 48509

What is the median household income in 48509?
The median household income in 48509 is $64,385 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48509?
The poverty rate in 48509 is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48509?
$127,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48509?
The median gross rent in 48509 is $1,061 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48509 residents have a college degree?
16.2% of adults in 48509 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,532
Median Income
$64,385
Median Home Value
$127,700
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.5%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,117 (+14.4%) Home Value: +$32,300 (+33.9%) Poverty Rate: +5.0 pp (+74.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.3 pp (-1.8%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+16.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,532
Median Age 42.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 79.3% Black 6.6% Asian 0.9% Two or More 9.7% Other 0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,385 ±$6,930
Per Capita Income $75,240
Median Family Income $73,198
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Child Poverty Rate 21.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
4.8%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
17.1%
$50–75k
19.7%
$75–100k
18.5%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,166
Owner-Occupied 85.7%
Renter-Occupied 14.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.9%
Median Home Value $127,700
Median Gross Rent $1,061
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.6%
$50–100k
16.8%
$100–200k
36.1%
$200–300k
13.7%
$300–500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
41.0%
$1–1.5k
53.1%
$1.5–2k
5.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3+
25.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
91.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.7%
1940–1969
9.8%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
2.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.2%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 27.5%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.4%
Unemployment Rate 8.5%
Work from Home 4.9%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 9.8%
Private For-Profit 85.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.7%
Retail
17.8%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Transportation
7.1%
Construction
6.6%
Public Admin
3.4%
Finance
2.4%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Management
26.7%
Production
24.8%
Food Prep
19.6%
Sales
18.5%
Construction
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.4 min
Drove Alone 86.6%
Carpool 6.0%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 4.9%
Walked 1.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,963
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 36.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
10.8%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 20.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 36.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
40.0%
Europe
21.2%
Latin America
9.2%
Africa
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.6%
Uninsured 5.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.0%
Has a Computer 95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.4%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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