NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48237

MI · Population: 29,495

C+
56/100
70
B+
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
Zip 48237, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 48237

Zip code 48237 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 29,495 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $61,991, with home values near $176,900 and rents around $1,274/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 9.9% 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
$61,991
Home Value
$176,900
Rent
$1,274/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
38.1%
Unemployment
9.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.9%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).