49228 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 49228 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49228 is White. The current unemployment level in 49228 is 5.1%.
| Population | 5,381 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.76% |
| Population Density | 70 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,285 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,202 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $357,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.62% |
49228 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,089 | 96.31% |
| Black | 55 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49228 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 991 | 88.72% |
| Black | 9 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
49228 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 346 | 9.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 625 | 16.99% |
| High School Diploma | 1,238 | 33.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 129 | 3.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 765 | 20.8% |
| Associates Degree | 339 | 9.22% |
| Masters Degree | 121 | 3.29% |
| Professional Degree | 53 | 1.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.14% |
