NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48036

MI · Population: 21,499

B
63/100
70
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48036

Zip code 48036 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 21,499 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $61,767, with home values near $192,800 and rents around $946/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$61,767
Home Value
$192,800
Rent
$946/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
22.9%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.5%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).