NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48604

MI · Population: 11,793

C+
58/100
62
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 48604, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 48604

Zip code 48604 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 11,793 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $52,285, with home values near $85,000 and rents around $902/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$52,285
Home Value
$85,000
Rent
$902/mo
Median Age
26
College Educated
22.9%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).