NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48043

MI · Population: 15,679

C+
57/100
64
B
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48043

Zip code 48043 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 15,679 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $55,154, with home values near $150,900 and rents around $881/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$55,154
Home Value
$150,900
Rent
$881/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
16.2%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
59.5%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+Weighted 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).