ZIP Code 48838
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 17,925
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 — 48838
- What is the median household income in 48838?
- The median household income in 48838 is $66,126 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 48838?
- The poverty rate in 48838 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 48838?
- $190,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 48838?
- The median gross rent in 48838 is $910 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 48838 residents have a college degree?
- 19.2% of adults in 48838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,925
Median Income
$66,126
Median Home Value
$190,400
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,005 (+37.4%)
Home Value:
+$63,100 (+49.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.0 pp (-26.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.1 pp (+12.3%)
Unemployment:
+0.8 pp (+25%)
Demographics
Total Population
17,925
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.2%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Other 1.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.6%
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$66,126
±$4,142
Per Capita Income
$77,605
Median Family Income
$75,473
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Child Poverty Rate
18.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
14.0%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
9.4%
$200k+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,461
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Median Home Value
$190,400
Median Gross Rent
$910
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.6%
$50–100k
8.2%
$100–200k
16.3%
$200–300k
23.2%
$300–500k
18.9%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.8%
$500–1k
56.8%
$1–1.5k
28.9%
$1.5–2k
3.5%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3+
17.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
2.9%
5–19 units
5.5%
20+ units
5.1%
Mobile home
6.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.4%
1940–1969
6.1%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
13.5%
2010+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.2%
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
25.8%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Work from Home
5.2%
Self-Employed
3.9%
Government Workers
8.8%
Private For-Profit
86.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.5%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Retail
13.3%
Construction
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Public Admin
4.9%
Finance
4.3%
Transportation
2.6%
Wholesale
2.4%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
26.9%
Production
22.3%
Sales
21.4%
Food Prep
15.8%
Construction
13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.6 min
Drove Alone
85.6%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.2%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,880
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
12.4%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 21.2%
Working age (18–64): 78.8%
65 and over: 19.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.2%
Naturalized Citizen
25.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.4%
Asia
14.7%
Europe
8.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.0%
Has a Computer
93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023