49009 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 49009 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49009 is White. The current unemployment level in 49009 is 6.0%.
| Population | 47,139 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 447 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,360 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,491 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $448,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.59% |
49009 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,363 | 82.13% |
| Black | 3,942 | 8.67% |
| Hispanic | 2,203 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 1,894 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.04% |
49009 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 686 | 73.76% |
| Black | 180 | 19.35% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49009 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,806 | 7.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,941 | 27.07% |
| High School Diploma | 5,354 | 20.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 188 | 0.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 584 | 2.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,951 | 15.41% |
| Associates Degree | 2,165 | 8.44% |
| Masters Degree | 3,056 | 11.92% |
| Professional Degree | 680 | 2.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 915 | 3.57% |