NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48635

MI · Population: 1,608

C+
59/100
63
B
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
Zip 48635, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 48635

Zip code 48635 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,608 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.

The median household income here is $54,583, with home values near $120,100 and rents around $856/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$54,583
Home Value
$120,100
Rent
$856/mo
Median Age
59
College Educated
11.3%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
93.2%
Rent Burden
18.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety63BLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower 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).