48206 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 48206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48206 is 5.1%.
| Population | 16,011 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.67% |
| Population Density | 5,057 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,918 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,200 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $329,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.03% |
48206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,312 | 8.76% |
| Black | 13,410 | 89.59% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
48206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9 | 0.66% |
| Black | 1,346 | 98.25% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,077 | 9.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 868 | 7.88% |
| High School Diploma | 3,669 | 33.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 355 | 3.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 923 | 8.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,405 | 21.82% |
| Associates Degree | 927 | 8.41% |
| Masters Degree | 584 | 5.3% |
| Professional Degree | 139 | 1.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.66% |