NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48072

MI · Population: 15,150

A
88/100
94
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
90
A+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48072

Zip code 48072 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 15,150 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $108,125 and home values around $275,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$108,125
Home Value
$275,100
Rent
$1,309/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
58.5%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
85%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life90A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).