48609 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 48609 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48609 is White. The current unemployment level in 48609 is 5.1%.
| Population | 12,339 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 297 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,802 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,140 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $561,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.76% |
48609 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 11,827 | 93.52% |
| Black | 56 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 521 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48609 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 1,437 | 81.32% |
| Black | 51 | 2.89% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 15.22% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48609 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 812 | 10.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,174 | 14.9% |
| High School Diploma | 3,025 | 38.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 111 | 1.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 163 | 2.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,133 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 858 | 10.89% |
| Masters Degree | 549 | 6.97% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 0.18% |