48197 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 48197 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48197 is White. The current unemployment level in 48197 is 6.0%.
| Population | 66,422 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.09% |
| Population Density | 1,547 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 24,128 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,676 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $312,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.06% |
48197 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41,573 | 62.95% |
| Black | 15,880 | 24.04% |
| Hispanic | 4,871 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 3,508 | 5.31% |
| Native American | 175 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 38 | 0.06% |
48197 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,579 | 46.58% |
| Black | 2,849 | 37.08% |
| Hispanic | 775 | 10.09% |
| Asian | 460 | 5.99% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
48197 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,359 | 6.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,481 | 25.13% |
| High School Diploma | 5,123 | 15.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 848 | 2.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,100 | 3.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,865 | 20.34% |
| Associates Degree | 2,981 | 8.83% |
| Masters Degree | 4,249 | 12.59% |
| Professional Degree | 869 | 2.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 878 | 2.6% |