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ZIP Code 48642

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 33,770

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 — 48642

What is the median household income in 48642?
The median household income in 48642 is $77,690 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 48642?
The poverty rate in 48642 is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 48642?
$194,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 48642?
The median gross rent in 48642 is $1,100 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 48642 residents have a college degree?
42.5% of adults in 48642 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
33,770
Median Income
$77,690
Median Home Value
$194,100
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,017 (+14.8%) Home Value: +$45,600 (+30.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.9 pp (+19.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+1%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+11.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,770
Median Age 40.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2% White (non-Hisp.) 87.6% Black 1.8% Asian 3.8% Two or More 3.5% Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.8%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $77,690 ±$4,237
Per Capita Income $108,264
Median Family Income $100,313
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Child Poverty Rate 8.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
9.3%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
15.9%
$150–200k
10.4%
$200k+
11.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,663
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
Vacancy Rate 4.7%
Median Home Value $194,100
Median Gross Rent $1,100
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
18.6%
$200–300k
24.7%
$300–500k
16.5%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.1%
$500–1k
34.2%
$1–1.5k
41.4%
$1.5–2k
13.4%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
6.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.5%
1940–1969
5.3%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
5.8%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 42.5%
Graduate Degree 17.0%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 11.3%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 10.1%
Private For-Profit 84.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Manufacturing
21.4%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Retail
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Finance
4.7%
Construction
4.7%
Transportation
3.7%
Public Admin
3.5%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
47.0%
Sales
20.6%
Food Prep
14.0%
Production
11.4%
Construction
6.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min
Drove Alone 80.6%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 11.3%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 13,969
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 21.9% Working age (18–64): 78.1% 65 and over: 18.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.8%
Naturalized Citizen 66.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
57.6%
Latin America
15.6%
Europe
12.3%
Africa
1.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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