48237 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 48237 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48237 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48237 is 5.1%.
| Population | 29,495 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.49% |
| Population Density | 5,682 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,507 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,700 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $566,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 58.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 81.79% |
48237 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,650 | 37.61% |
| Black | 16,467 | 58.15% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 747 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 77 | 0.27% |
48237 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 701 | 14.24% |
| Black | 4,124 | 83.77% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48237 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,518 | 8.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,852 | 21.79% |
| High School Diploma | 3,758 | 21.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 374 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 492 | 2.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,998 | 22.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,849 | 10.46% |
| Masters Degree | 1,485 | 8.4% |
| Professional Degree | 270 | 1.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 82 | 0.46% |
