49008 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 49008 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49008 is African American. The current unemployment level in 49008 is 5.2%.
| Population | 16,114 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.63% |
| Population Density | 2,282 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,786 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $80,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 34.15% |
49008 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,484 | 81.67% |
| Black | 1,996 | 12.09% |
| Hispanic | 583 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 420 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49008 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 987 | 38.01% |
| Black | 994 | 38.27% |
| Hispanic | 592 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
49008 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 539 | 5.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,473 | 26.24% |
| High School Diploma | 1,147 | 12.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 82 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 249 | 2.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,696 | 18% |
| Associates Degree | 719 | 7.63% |
| Masters Degree | 1,647 | 17.48% |
| Professional Degree | 400 | 4.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 471 | 5% |