48235 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 48235 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48235 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48235 is 4.5%.
| Population | 45,529 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.42% |
| Population Density | 7,296 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,597 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,219 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $256,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 96.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.08% |
48235 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 905 | 2.01% |
| Black | 43,228 | 96.03% |
| Hispanic | 619 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48235 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31 | 0.46% |
| Black | 6,681 | 98.55% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
48235 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,511 | 9.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,976 | 10.84% |
| High School Diploma | 8,970 | 32.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 653 | 2.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,039 | 7.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,320 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 2,195 | 7.99% |
| Masters Degree | 1,572 | 5.72% |
| Professional Degree | 57 | 0.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 171 | 0.62% |