NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48044

MI · Population: 59,225

A
82/100
94
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48044

Zip code 48044 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 59,225 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $109,664 and home values around $330,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$109,664
Home Value
$330,100
Rent
$1,240/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
33.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
89.7%
Rent Burden
13.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).