48505 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 48505 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48505 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48505 is 5.1%.
| Population | 17,809 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,500 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,369 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,061 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $156,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 82.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 90.20% |
48505 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,219 | 12.32% |
| Black | 14,894 | 82.68% |
| Hispanic | 857 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
48505 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 62 | 5.53% |
| Black | 1,040 | 92.77% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
48505 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,447 | 11.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 642 | 5.29% |
| High School Diploma | 5,416 | 44.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 341 | 2.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 744 | 6.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,406 | 19.83% |
| Associates Degree | 919 | 7.57% |
| Masters Degree | 157 | 1.29% |
| Professional Degree | 51 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.11% |