48638 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 48638 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48638 is White. The current unemployment level in 48638 is 5.1%.
| Population | 12,157 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.94% |
| Population Density | 1,810 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,586 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,767 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $481,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.31% |
48638 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,808 | 76.39% |
| Black | 2,050 | 15.97% |
| Hispanic | 802 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48638 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,197 | 58.42% |
| Black | 435 | 21.23% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 17.23% |
| Asian | 57 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.34% |
48638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 750 | 8.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,763 | 20.33% |
| High School Diploma | 1,963 | 22.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 108 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 205 | 2.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,961 | 22.61% |
| Associates Degree | 852 | 9.82% |
| Masters Degree | 727 | 8.38% |
| Professional Degree | 274 | 3.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 70 | 0.81% |