NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48239

MI · Population: 37,372

B
67/100
75
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48239

Zip code 48239 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 37,372 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $67,570, with home values near $132,900 and rents around $1,306/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$67,570
Home Value
$132,900
Rent
$1,306/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
22.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
76.6%
Rent Burden
23.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).