48509 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 48509 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48509 is White. The current unemployment level in 48509 is 5.1%.
| Population | 9,354 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.32% |
| Population Density | 1,074 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,868 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,769 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $440,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.28% |
48509 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,170 | 89.63% |
| Black | 421 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 207 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48509 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 897 | 78.48% |
| Black | 104 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48509 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 647 | 9.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 749 | 11.28% |
| High School Diploma | 2,373 | 35.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 82 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 329 | 4.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,487 | 22.39% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 10.14% |
| Masters Degree | 259 | 3.9% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 29 | 0.44% |