NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48616

MI · Population: 7,486

B
68/100
68
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48616

Zip code 48616 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 7,486 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $59,552 and home values around $143,200, 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 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$59,552
Home Value
$143,200
Rent
$743/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
14.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
79.5%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).