48198 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 48198 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48198 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48198 is 6.0%.
| Population | 39,867 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.58% |
| Population Density | 1,180 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,386 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,774 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $528,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 50.55% |
48198 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,258 | 54.67% |
| Black | 14,037 | 36.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,625 | 6.75% |
| Asian | 789 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 55 | 0.14% |
48198 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 877 | 30.74% |
| Black | 1,607 | 56.33% |
| Hispanic | 293 | 10.27% |
| Asian | 65 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.14% |
48198 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,069 | 9.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,714 | 17.55% |
| High School Diploma | 5,431 | 25.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 386 | 1.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,016 | 4.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,411 | 20.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,951 | 9.22% |
| Masters Degree | 1,452 | 6.86% |
| Professional Degree | 479 | 2.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 254 | 1.2% |