48202 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 48202 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48202 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48202 is 5.1%.
| Population | 14,617 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.81% |
| Population Density | 4,230 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,196 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $457,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.93% |
48202 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,944 | 26.52% |
| Black | 9,339 | 62.79% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 919 | 6.18% |
| Native American | 165 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 36 | 0.24% |
48202 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43 | 1.05% |
| Black | 3,980 | 97.43% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.17% |
48202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 637 | 7.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,088 | 12.17% |
| High School Diploma | 2,417 | 27.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 275 | 3.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 674 | 7.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,289 | 25.61% |
| Associates Degree | 513 | 5.74% |
| Masters Degree | 596 | 6.67% |
| Professional Degree | 261 | 2.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 189 | 2.11% |