NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48770

MI · Population: 1,826

C+
54/100
60
B
Safety
62
B
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48770

Zip code 48770 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,826 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $47,619, with home values near $98,100 and rents around $605/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% 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
$47,619
Home Value
$98,100
Rent
$605/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
9.6%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).