49048 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 49048 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49048 is White. The current unemployment level in 49048 is 5.1%.
| Population | 23,626 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 621 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,061 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,042 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $599,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 53.29% |
49048 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,350 | 69.77% |
| Black | 5,097 | 21.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,538 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.09% |
49048 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,133 | 61.05% |
| Black | 522 | 28.13% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 9.11% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49048 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,307 | 9.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,998 | 14.04% |
| High School Diploma | 4,383 | 30.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 351 | 2.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 911 | 6.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,890 | 20.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,227 | 8.62% |
| Masters Degree | 806 | 5.66% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 1.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 173 | 1.22% |
