48218 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 48218 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48218 is 5.1%.
| Population | 7,204 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.72% |
| Population Density | 2,548 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,901 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $24,034 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 49.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 80.65% |
48218 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,736 | 38.05% |
| Black | 3,587 | 49.88% |
| Hispanic | 851 | 11.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48218 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 133 | 5.95% |
| Black | 1,922 | 86% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 7.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
48218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 291 | 7.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 314 | 7.61% |
| High School Diploma | 1,944 | 47.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 206 | 4.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 166 | 4.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 820 | 19.87% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 7.15% |
| Masters Degree | 83 | 2.01% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
