48043 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 48043 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48043 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48043 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,679 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.96% |
| Population Density | 3,711 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,019 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,101 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $342,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 56.72% |
48043 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,395 | 69.12% |
| Black | 4,137 | 27.51% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48043 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 582 | 30.79% |
| Black | 1,194 | 63.17% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
48043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,091 | 11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,329 | 13.41% |
| High School Diploma | 2,963 | 29.89% |
| No High School Diploma | 225 | 2.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 689 | 6.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,020 | 20.38% |
| Associates Degree | 915 | 9.23% |
| Masters Degree | 570 | 5.75% |
| Professional Degree | 97 | 0.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.15% |