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Zip Code 48602

MI · Population: 27,575

C
48/100
59
C+
Safety
40
C
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
35
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48602

Zip code 48602 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 27,575 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $44,939, with home values near $64,600 and rents around $866/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.3% 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
$44,939
Home Value
$64,600
Rent
$866/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
16%
Unemployment
9.3%
Owner-Occupied
60%
Rent Burden
23.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy35DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).