48215 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 48215 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48215 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48215 is 5.1%.
| Population | 11,018 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.22% |
| Population Density | 3,061 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,137 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,017 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $520,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 88.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 95.74% |
48215 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 965 | 9.25% |
| Black | 9,260 | 88.81% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48215 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7 | 0.61% |
| Black | 1,123 | 97.74% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48215 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 575 | 8.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 472 | 6.98% |
| High School Diploma | 2,572 | 38.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 281 | 4.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 515 | 7.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,455 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 9.96% |
| Masters Degree | 161 | 2.38% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35 | 0.52% |
