48234 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 48234 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48234 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48234 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,402 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 4,084 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,536 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $136,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 95.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 98.23% |
48234 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,086 | 3.25% |
| Black | 31,900 | 95.48% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48234 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 2,996 | 99.01% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.17% |
48234 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,300 | 7.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,016 | 5.63% |
| High School Diploma | 6,867 | 38.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 736 | 4.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,455 | 8.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,759 | 26.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,350 | 7.49% |
| Masters Degree | 467 | 2.59% |
| Professional Degree | 59 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 23 | 0.13% |
