Zip Code 48324

MI · Population: 17,366

B+
74/100
64
B
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
58
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48324

Zip code 48324 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 17,366 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 $140,747 and home values around $383,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 55.4% 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
$140,747
Home Value
$383,300
Rent
$1,326/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
55.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
91.1%
Rent Burden
11.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy58C+Lower 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).