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Zip Code 48059

MI · Population: 15,314

B+
73/100
85
A
Safety
82
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48059

Zip code 48059 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 15,314 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $77,696 and home values around $192,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$77,696
Home Value
$192,700
Rent
$998/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
27.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
82.7%
Rent Burden
15.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).