48201 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 48201 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48201 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48201 is 5.1%.
| Population | 14,287 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.65% |
| Population Density | 7,001 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,052 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $21,180 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $499,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 80.71% |
48201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,932 | 26.94% |
| Black | 9,044 | 61.97% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 1,263 | 8.65% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.12% |
48201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 129 | 3.47% |
| Black | 3,008 | 80.95% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 269 | 7.24% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.32% |
48201 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 395 | 6.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 857 | 13.33% |
| High School Diploma | 1,283 | 19.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 217 | 3.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 537 | 8.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,629 | 25.34% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 7.31% |
| Masters Degree | 563 | 8.76% |
| Professional Degree | 268 | 4.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 210 | 3.27% |