48229 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 48229 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48229 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48229 is 3.8%.
| Population | 9,288 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.15% |
| Population Density | 2,572 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,579 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,985 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 80.84% |
48229 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,032 | 32.95% |
| Black | 4,038 | 43.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 20.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 209 | 2.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 75 | 0.81% |
48229 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 109 | 10.22% |
| Black | 869 | 81.44% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 7.97% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48229 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 311 | 6.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 404 | 8.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,162 | 45.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 194 | 4.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 404 | 8.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 820 | 17.12% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 4.82% |
| Masters Degree | 137 | 2.86% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 0.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98 | 2.05% |