48838 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 48838 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48838 is White. The current unemployment level in 48838 is 4.5%.
| Population | 18,043 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 192 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,941 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,391 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $51,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.90% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.20% |
48838 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,544 | 94.86% |
| Black | 120 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 731 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
48838 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,387 | 92.19% |
| Black | 47 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.24% |
48838 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,134 | 10.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,141 | 10.79% |
| High School Diploma | 4,176 | 39.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 127 | 1.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 509 | 4.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,635 | 15.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,008 | 9.54% |
| Masters Degree | 616 | 5.83% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.73% |