48879 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 48879 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48879 is White. The current unemployment level in 48879 is 3.7%.
| Population | 18,607 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 96 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,817 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,928 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $62,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.64% |
48879 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,656 | 95.04% |
| Black | 170 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 606 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
48879 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,329 | 89.96% |
| Black | 26 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48879 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,163 | 10.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,429 | 13.08% |
| High School Diploma | 3,684 | 33.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 127 | 1.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 239 | 2.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,155 | 19.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,120 | 10.25% |
| Masters Degree | 737 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 175 | 1.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 96 | 0.88% |