48601 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 48601 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48601 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48601 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,172 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 284 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,708 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,030 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $526,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 60.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 76.38% |
48601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,114 | 29.74% |
| Black | 20,443 | 60.11% |
| Hispanic | 3,373 | 9.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 341 | 10.12% |
| Black | 2,651 | 78.64% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.5% |
48601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,911 | 9.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,314 | 6.82% |
| High School Diploma | 7,751 | 40.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 622 | 3.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,467 | 7.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,149 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,489 | 7.73% |
| Masters Degree | 448 | 2.32% |
| Professional Degree | 103 | 0.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.08% |