NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48401

MI · Population: 1,289

C+
59/100
68
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
Zip 48401, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 48401

Zip code 48401 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,289 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $60,039 and home values around $153,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$60,039
Home Value
$153,800
Rent
$833/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
78.7%
Rent Burden
16.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).