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Population Review

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

White77.6%
Black11.5%
Asian0.0%
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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Part of Michigan

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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.

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.