48506 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 48506 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48506 is White. The current unemployment level in 48506 is 5.1%.
| Population | 24,837 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,287 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,574 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,218 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $316,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.53% |
48506 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,271 | 79.57% |
| Black | 2,947 | 12.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,694 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 257 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
48506 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,086 | 66.9% |
| Black | 701 | 22.48% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 9.81% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
48506 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,355 | 8.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,163 | 7.16% |
| High School Diploma | 6,302 | 38.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 475 | 2.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,422 | 8.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,679 | 22.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,514 | 9.32% |
| Masters Degree | 271 | 1.67% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 46 | 0.28% |
