48214 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 48214 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48214 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48214 is 5.1%.
| Population | 19,372 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.57% |
| Population Density | 3,456 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,450 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,313 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $451,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 84.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.19% |
48214 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,814 | 14.67% |
| Black | 16,126 | 84.09% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48214 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 86 | 3.02% |
| Black | 2,724 | 95.51% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
48214 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 919 | 7.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,359 | 10.93% |
| High School Diploma | 3,431 | 27.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 693 | 5.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 853 | 6.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,924 | 23.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,157 | 9.3% |
| Masters Degree | 813 | 6.54% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 102 | 0.82% |