48503 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 48503 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48503 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48503 is 5.1%.
| Population | 22,891 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.01% |
| Population Density | 2,593 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,956 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $395,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.7% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 74.75% |
48503 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,870 | 39.69% |
| Black | 12,448 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic | 752 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48503 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 376 | 14.93% |
| Black | 2,031 | 80.63% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
48503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,803 | 12.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,922 | 13.18% |
| High School Diploma | 4,114 | 28.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 213 | 1.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 943 | 6.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,189 | 21.86% |
| Associates Degree | 956 | 6.55% |
| Masters Degree | 1,146 | 7.86% |
| Professional Degree | 191 | 1.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 108 | 0.74% |
