48219 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 48219 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48219 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48219 is 6.0%.
| Population | 44,595 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,230 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,479 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $346,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 99.05% |
48219 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,549 | 5.99% |
| Black | 39,276 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 531 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48219 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12 | 0.23% |
| Black | 5,088 | 99.34% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
48219 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,482 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,322 | 12.17% |
| High School Diploma | 7,433 | 27.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 844 | 3.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,302 | 8.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,725 | 24.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,567 | 9.4% |
| Masters Degree | 1,293 | 4.74% |
| Professional Degree | 282 | 1.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49 | 0.18% |