Census ACS · Michigan
ZIP Code 48235
ZIP code 48235 is located in Michigan with a population of 46,960. The median household income is $41,011 and the median home value is $79,400.
46,960
Population
$41,011
Median Income
$79,400
Median Home Value
37.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2.7% |
| Black | 94.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.6% |
Male: 43.2% · Female: 56.8%
Economy & Income
$41,011
Median Household Income
$23,213
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$79,400
Median Home Value
$1,151
Median Rent
56.4%
Homeownership
Education
90.8%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 48235 in Michigan has a population of 46,960 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 48235 is $41,011. The per capita income is $23,213. The poverty rate is 25.7%.
ZIP code 48235 is located in Michigan.
More from Michigan
Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48235 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.
ZIP 48235 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 7,520 people per square mile. With 46,960 residents, ZIP 48235 is a ZIP code in Michigan.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $41,011, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US ZIP codes: 25.7%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $79,400, with typical rent around $1,151.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.8%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 48235: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.