48038 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 48038 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48038 is White. The current unemployment level in 48038 is 6.0%.
| Population | 44,255 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,013 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,174 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,115 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.90% |
48038 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,341 | 82.84% |
| Black | 4,727 | 11.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,020 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 1,371 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 205 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48038 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,229 | 73.24% |
| Black | 999 | 17.3% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 232 | 4.02% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
48038 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,461 | 8.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,891 | 17.78% |
| High School Diploma | 8,191 | 29.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 443 | 1.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 611 | 2.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,289 | 19.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,886 | 10.49% |
| Masters Degree | 2,311 | 8.4% |
| Professional Degree | 346 | 1.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.27% |