Zip Code 48301

MI · Population: 14,806

B+
75/100
64
B
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
58
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48301

Zip code 48301 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 14,806 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $159,833 and home values around $657,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 77.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$159,833
Home Value
$657,600
Rent
$1,791/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
77.9%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
87.6%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy58C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).