NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48746

MI · Population: 8,090

B+
70/100
72
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48746

Zip code 48746 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 8,090 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $63,980 and home values around $157,000, 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 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$63,980
Home Value
$157,000
Rent
$855/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
10.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
89.3%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).