48203 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 48203 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48203 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48203 is 5.1%.
| Population | 20,584 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.21% |
| Population Density | 2,453 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,547 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,881 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $651,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.79% |
48203 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,145 | 10.21% |
| Black | 18,196 | 86.61% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48203 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 48 | 2.98% |
| Black | 1,547 | 96.09% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,138 | 7.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,128 | 7.67% |
| High School Diploma | 5,017 | 34.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 672 | 4.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,042 | 7.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,570 | 24.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,171 | 7.96% |
| Masters Degree | 530 | 3.6% |
| Professional Degree | 367 | 2.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 69 | 0.47% |