48205 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 48205 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48205 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48205 is 5.1%.
| Population | 31,816 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,875 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,358 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,988 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $134,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.39% |
48205 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,105 | 3.49% |
| Black | 30,335 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.07% |
48205 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37 | 0.93% |
| Black | 3,913 | 98.12% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
48205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,665 | 8.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 954 | 5.1% |
| High School Diploma | 7,331 | 39.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 731 | 3.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,782 | 9.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,244 | 22.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,457 | 7.78% |
| Masters Degree | 439 | 2.35% |
| Professional Degree | 73 | 0.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.23% |