48238 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 48238 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48238 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48238 is 5.1%.
| Population | 24,565 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.37% |
| Population Density | 4,526 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,018 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,701 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $241,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 96.82% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 97.06% |
48238 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 473 | 1.96% |
| Black | 23,346 | 96.82% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48238 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black | 2,017 | 98.87% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
48238 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,527 | 9.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,152 | 7.17% |
| High School Diploma | 4,846 | 30.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 559 | 3.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,453 | 9.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,690 | 29.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,190 | 7.4% |
| Masters Degree | 549 | 3.42% |
| Professional Degree | 93 | 0.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.07% |
