48239 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 48239 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48239 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48239 is 5.1%.
| Population | 37,372 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.14% |
| Population Density | 3,952 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,623 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,278 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $453,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 81.6% |
48239 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,814 | 38.99% |
| Black | 20,884 | 54.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,956 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 137 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
48239 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 522 | 9.74% |
| Black | 4,620 | 86.19% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
48239 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,937 | 8.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,130 | 14.32% |
| High School Diploma | 7,547 | 34.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 482 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,015 | 4.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,659 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,708 | 7.81% |
| Masters Degree | 1,226 | 5.61% |
| Professional Degree | 70 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 90 | 0.41% |
