Zip Code 48230

MI · Population: 17,501

B+
74/100
64
B
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48230

Zip code 48230 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 17,501 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $135,865 and home values around $426,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 72.2% 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 2.7%.

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
$135,865
Home Value
$426,600
Rent
$1,465/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
72.2%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
80.1%
Rent Burden
12.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).