48224 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48224 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48224 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48224 is 9.6%.
| Population | 38,193 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.13% |
| Population Density | 6,596 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,792 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,206 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $31,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 90.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 99.00% |
48224 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,206 | 8.35% |
| Black | 34,550 | 90.03% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 207 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
48224 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11 | 0.31% |
| Black | 3,551 | 99.16% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
48224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,937 | 8.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,720 | 12.18% |
| High School Diploma | 6,458 | 28.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 522 | 2.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,627 | 7.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,039 | 27.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,823 | 8.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,052 | 4.71% |
| Professional Degree | 79 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 76 | 0.34% |