48228 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 48228 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48228 is African American. The current unemployment level in 48228 is 9.6%.
| Population | 54,670 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 6,126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,660 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,330 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $27,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 73.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 93.57% |
48228 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,686 | 18.87% |
| Black | 41,671 | 73.58% |
| Hispanic | 3,886 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 284 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
48228 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 142 | 2.85% |
| Black | 4,730 | 94.77% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
48228 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,288 | 9.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,941 | 7.99% |
| High School Diploma | 8,277 | 34.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 805 | 3.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,900 | 7.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,141 | 25.28% |
| Associates Degree | 2,082 | 8.57% |
| Masters Degree | 759 | 3.12% |
| Professional Degree | 59 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 39 | 0.16% |