48021 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 48021 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48021 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48021 is 6.0%.
| Population | 34,087 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.68% |
| Population Density | 6,744 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,599 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,155 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $38,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 79.23% |
48021 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,744 | 44.51% |
| Black | 17,478 | 52.77% |
| Hispanic | 570 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48021 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 314 | 12.54% |
| Black | 2,121 | 84.7% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48021 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,889 | 10.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,664 | 9.21% |
| High School Diploma | 6,095 | 33.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 565 | 3.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,065 | 5.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,109 | 22.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,815 | 10.05% |
| Masters Degree | 693 | 3.84% |
| Professional Degree | 138 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27 | 0.15% |