Census ACS · Michigan
ZIP Code 48038
ZIP code 48038 is located in Michigan with a population of 44,250. The median household income is $78,684 and the median home value is $246,400.
44,250
Population
$78,684
Median Income
$246,400
Median Home Value
42.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.6% |
| Black | 11.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.1% |
Male: 47.9% · Female: 52.1%
Economy & Income
$78,684
Median Household Income
$45,789
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$246,400
Median Home Value
$1,255
Median Rent
62.5%
Homeownership
Education
94.0%
High School+
29.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 48038 in Michigan has a population of 44,250 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 48038 is $78,684. The per capita income is $45,789. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
ZIP code 48038 is located in Michigan.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48038 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 48038 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 4,058 people per square mile. With 44,250 residents, ZIP 48038 is a ZIP code in Michigan.
The typical household here earns about $78,684, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $246,400, with typical rent around $1,255.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 29.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 48038: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.