48209 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 48209 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48209 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 48209 is 5.1%.
| Population | 26,944 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.8% |
| Population Density | 3,429 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,601 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,104 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 58.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 80.39% |
48209 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,428 | 32.92% |
| Black | 2,654 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 20,208 | 58.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 410 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
48209 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 512 | 7.02% |
| Black | 884 | 12.13% |
| Hispanic | 5,877 | 80.62% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 779 | 7.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 525 | 5.35% |
| High School Diploma | 4,653 | 47.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 656 | 6.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 977 | 9.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,633 | 16.63% |
| Associates Degree | 500 | 5.09% |
| Masters Degree | 65 | 0.66% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.05% |
