48221 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 48221 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48221 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48221 is 6.0%.
| Population | 41,570 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.65% |
| Population Density | 7,988 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,604 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,209 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $317,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.88% |
48221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,217 | 8% |
| Black | 35,902 | 89.27% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 699 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22 | 0.5% |
| Black | 4,325 | 99.11% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,612 | 7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,055 | 13.26% |
| High School Diploma | 5,234 | 22.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 536 | 2.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,317 | 5.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,987 | 26% |
| Associates Degree | 2,027 | 8.8% |
| Masters Degree | 2,479 | 10.76% |
| Professional Degree | 522 | 2.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 262 | 1.14% |