48126 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 48126 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48126 is White. The current unemployment level in 48126 is 6.0%.
| Population | 53,044 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.00% |
| Population Density | 6,122 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,311 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,103 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.59% |
48126 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 48,307 | 93.11% |
| Black | 1,405 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 817 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 1,291 | 2.49% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
48126 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,233 | 84.75% |
| Black | 1,362 | 11.28% |
| Hispanic | 387 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
48126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,400 | 7.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,199 | 17.09% |
| High School Diploma | 5,507 | 29.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 866 | 4.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 759 | 4.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,950 | 21.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,074 | 5.74% |
| Masters Degree | 1,246 | 6.65% |
| Professional Degree | 484 | 2.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 239 | 1.28% |