48208 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 48208 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48208 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48208 is 5.1%.
| Population | 7,827 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.46% |
| Population Density | 2,706 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,315 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $23,827 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $308,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.84% |
48208 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,793 | 21.17% |
| Black | 6,156 | 72.68% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 5.34% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48208 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11 | 0.57% |
| Black | 1,902 | 97.84% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48208 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 406 | 7.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 534 | 10.47% |
| High School Diploma | 1,505 | 29.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 168 | 3.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 622 | 12.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,110 | 21.76% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 9.29% |
| Masters Degree | 178 | 3.49% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 40 | 0.78% |