48217 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 48217 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48217 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48217 is 5.1%.
| Population | 6,660 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.27% |
| Population Density | 2,874 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,238 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,917 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $125,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 83.33% |
48217 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 688 | 9.6% |
| Black | 5,043 | 70.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,437 | 20.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48217 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 2.01% |
| Black | 170 | 85.43% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 12.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 456 | 10.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 207 | 4.72% |
| High School Diploma | 1,785 | 40.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 224 | 5.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 363 | 8.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 919 | 20.95% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 3.99% |
| Masters Degree | 183 | 4.17% |
| Professional Degree | 64 | 1.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.23% |