48227 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 48227 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48227 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48227 is 9.6%.
| Population | 39,024 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,239 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,345 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,211 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $28,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.93% |
48227 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 510 | 1.3% |
| Black | 38,229 | 97.61% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
48227 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12 | 0.41% |
| Black | 2,876 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
48227 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,183 | 9.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,065 | 8.59% |
| High School Diploma | 8,426 | 35.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 922 | 3.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,850 | 7.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,767 | 23.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,688 | 7.02% |
| Masters Degree | 937 | 3.9% |
| Professional Degree | 122 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 90 | 0.37% |