48706 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 48706 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48706 is White. The current unemployment level in 48706 is 5.1%.
| Population | 39,182 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 546 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,935 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,002 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $452,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.01% |
48706 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36,790 | 93.47% |
| Black | 490 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,733 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 53 | 0.13% |
48706 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,966 | 85.24% |
| Black | 142 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 10.57% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
48706 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,880 | 11.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,716 | 14.31% |
| High School Diploma | 9,068 | 34.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 243 | 0.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,044 | 4.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,346 | 16.74% |
| Associates Degree | 2,845 | 10.96% |
| Masters Degree | 1,316 | 5.07% |
| Professional Degree | 339 | 1.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 0.64% |
