48223 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 48223 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48223 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48223 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.17% |
| Population Density | 4,326 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,009 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,933 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $314,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 91.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.11% |
48223 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,667 | 6.84% |
| Black | 22,256 | 91.3% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 196 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48223 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11 | 0.51% |
| Black | 2,085 | 97.43% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48223 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,192 | 9.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,384 | 10.74% |
| High School Diploma | 3,707 | 28.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 317 | 2.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 852 | 6.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,366 | 26.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,102 | 8.55% |
| Masters Degree | 772 | 5.99% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 0.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 95 | 0.74% |