NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48236

MI · Population: 31,130

A
85/100
95
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
90
A+
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48236

Zip code 48236 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 31,130 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $128,176 and home values around $345,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, 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
$128,176
Home Value
$345,500
Rent
$1,545/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
67.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
91.5%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life90A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).