NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48708

MI · Population: 25,857

C+
56/100
60
B
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 48708, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 48708

Zip code 48708 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 25,857 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $47,024, with home values near $90,200 and rents around $671/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$47,024
Home Value
$90,200
Rent
$671/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
16.3%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).