48235 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48235, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48235 is a zip code in Wayne County, Michigan, which covers Detroit, with a total population of 45,558 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 48235 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48235.

The estimated population of people living in 48235 is 45,558, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48235 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,558
 -1.87% +1.42%
2020
46,426
 -0.05% -
2019
46,450
+3.79%
-
2018
44,753
 -0.37% -
2017
44,921
 - -

Population of 48235 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48235 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Black/African American
94.5%
96.5%
 -2.07%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
0.8%
 +75.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Other
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48235 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 48235 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48235 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48235 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 -2.6% 34.5 +1.47% 40.9 -1.21%
2020 38.5 +0.79% 34 -4.76% 41.4 +1.97%
2019 38.2 -2.55% 35.7 -1.65% 40.6 -1.93%
2018 39.2 -0.51% 36.3 -0.82% 41.4 +0.73%
2017 39.4 - 36.6 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 48235 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 48235 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,640 +18.2% 3,016 +20.51% 3,139 3,640
10 to 19 3,534 -8.79% 2,953 -7.62% 3,173 2,722
20 to 29 2,666 1.55% 3,219 +4.87% 2,586 3,352
30 to 39 1,969 +21.06% 2,711 +5.06% 2,380 2,842
40 to 49 2,476 -1.19% 3,446 -1.53% 2,439 3,389
50 to 59 2,702 -21.19% 2,864 +3.9% 2,160 2,964
60 to 69 2,079 +6.18% 3,037 -7.03% 2,172 2,828
70+ 2,227 -16.98% 3,382 +17.84% 1,839 3,933

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48235 zip code is $36,219.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 48235.

  • Under 25
    $28,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,114.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,064.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,810.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48235 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 48235, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 48235 is currently $48,829.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.85% of households in 48235 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 48235 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48235 is $20,350.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48235 by the total population of 48235.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48235 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48235 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48235 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48235 zip over the age of 16 is 34,969.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 48235 is 44.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 48235 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,085 33.20% 17.20%
20 to 24 years 2,593 59.70% 35.20%
25 to 29 years 3,345 77.70% 10.70%
30 to 34 years 2,679 79.50% 13.20%
35 to 44 years 5,616 75.70% 15.30%
45 to 54 years 4,988 64.80% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 2,891 56.20% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 2,767 36.20% 14.30%
65 to 74 years 4,505 17.60% 16.90%
75 years and over 3,500 8.10% 2.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48235. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 757 38.40% 43.00%
Black or African American 33,185 52.40% 13.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 166 11.40% 0.00%
Asian 84 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 343 70.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 434 44.00% 14.10%
Hispanic or Latino 446 67.90% 8.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 695 38.30% 47.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48235 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 48235 is 15,685, with median earnings of $30,113.00.

Women in 48235 are earning approximately 104.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,685 $30,113.00
Male 5,980 $29,280.00
Female 9,705 $30,695.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48235 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 745 $44,645.00
Business and Financial 348 $41,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 187 $29,507.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $71,957.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $110,883.00
Community and Social Service 489 $31,758.00
Legal 126 $31,517.00
Educational and Library 525 $29,207.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 122 $18,676.00
Healthcare Practitioners 942 $50,687.00
Healthcare Support 994 $26,483.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 268 $31,512.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,125 $11,682.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,076 $12,441.00
Personal Care and Service 329 $13,984.00
Sales 950 $17,273.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,930 $34,916.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $83,085.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 266 $43,396.00
Production 2,013 $36,359.00
Transportation and Material Moving 653 $25,230.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48235 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 48235.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 407 $55,635.00 338 $42,806.00
Business and Financial 52 $61,750.00 296 $40,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $28,980.00 124 $45,093.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $71,957.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 124 $0.00
Community and Social Service 144 $47,679.00 345 $30,430.00
Legal 11 $0.00 115 $31,362.00
Educational and Library 65 $14,063.00 460 $29,423.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $0.00 58 $6,618.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $56,394.00 871 $50,192.00
Healthcare Support 36 $33,971.00 958 $26,337.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 135 $31,483.00 133 $55,038.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 525 $19,097.00 600 $10,897.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 807 $12,214.00 269 $20,208.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 329 $13,984.00
Sales 344 $21,103.00 606 $16,439.00
Office and Administrative Support 342 $38,167.00 2,588 $34,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $83,271.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 180 $36,167.00 86 $0.00
Production 1,220 $37,800.00 793 $33,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 361 $31,086.00 292 $18,056.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,830 households in 48235, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,138 families living in the 48235 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 48235:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,067 1,118 5,953 7,692
Average Household Size 3.52 4.05 3.54 1.12
Total Families 3,067 1,118 5,953 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.66 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 10,138 families living in 48235, 23.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48235:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,567 housing units in 48235.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,830 86.69%
Vacant 2,737 13.31%

36.84% of the total 20,567 housing units in 48235 are rental units. This is approximately 7,577 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,019 are occupied by the owner - or 48.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48235 is $1,021.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48235 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    234
  • Less than $500
    901
  • $500 to $999
    2,660
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,748
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    268
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48235 is $63,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48235 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3,505
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4,380
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,145
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    714
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    211
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    14
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48235. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48235 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,920
  • 1940 to 1949
    4,332
  • 1950 to 1959
    11,714
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,072
  • 1970 to 1979
    649
  • 1980 to 1989
    319
  • 1990 to 1999
    338
  • 2000 to 2009
    174
  • 2010 to 2013
    49
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 48235 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,092
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,050
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,087
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,601

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48235 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48235 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48235.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    524
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,066
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,875
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    910
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,723
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    455
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    357
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    854
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    452
  • 90 or more minutes
    232

Summary

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