48044 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 48044 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48044 is White. The current unemployment level in 48044 is 6.0%.
| Population | 59,225 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.48% |
| Population Density | 4,377 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,527 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $102,824 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.71% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.20% |
48044 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 50,739 | 86.71% |
| Black | 3,892 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,784 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 2,048 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48044 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,828 | 83.91% |
| Black | 618 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 296 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.16% |
48044 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,431 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,910 | 22.45% |
| High School Diploma | 7,512 | 24.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 413 | 1.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 579 | 1.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,036 | 16.36% |
| Associates Degree | 3,777 | 12.27% |
| Masters Degree | 3,610 | 11.73% |
| Professional Degree | 409 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98 | 0.32% |