49022 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 49022 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49022 is African American. The current unemployment level in 49022 is 5.1%.
| Population | 29,985 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.19% |
| Population Density | 422 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,247 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,402 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $565,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 78.14% |
49022 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,034 | 40.09% |
| Black | 16,104 | 53.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,647 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 37 | 0.12% |
49022 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 261 | 8.16% |
| Black | 2,563 | 80.09% |
| Hispanic | 357 | 11.16% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.16% |
49022 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,673 | 10.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,263 | 8.09% |
| High School Diploma | 6,005 | 38.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,172 | 7.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,022 | 19.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,296 | 8.3% |
| Masters Degree | 724 | 4.64% |
| Professional Degree | 88 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 0.37% |