49017 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 49017 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49017 is White. The current unemployment level in 49017 is 5.1%.
| Population | 20,179 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.92% |
| Population Density | 355 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,385 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,215 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 78.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.44% |
49017 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,694 | 78.95% |
| Black | 2,359 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,588 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49017 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,698 | 66.39% |
| Black | 902 | 22.19% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 9.74% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
49017 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,387 | 10.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,604 | 12.23% |
| High School Diploma | 3,989 | 30.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 280 | 2.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 676 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,605 | 19.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,530 | 11.67% |
| Masters Degree | 875 | 6.67% |
| Professional Degree | 128 | 0.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.29% |
