49503 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 49503 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49503 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 49503 is 5.1%.
| Population | 37,471 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.48% |
| Population Density | 5,315 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,491 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,441 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $2,352,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.70% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 42.64% |
49503 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,171 | 63.7% |
| Black | 5,674 | 14.95% |
| Hispanic | 7,143 | 18.82% |
| Asian | 777 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49503 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 810 | 18.36% |
| Black | 1,572 | 35.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,988 | 45.06% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
49503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,645 | 9.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,315 | 25.23% |
| High School Diploma | 3,702 | 21.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 385 | 2.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 765 | 4.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,313 | 19.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,098 | 6.42% |
| Masters Degree | 1,299 | 7.6% |
| Professional Degree | 364 | 2.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 215 | 1.26% |