NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48818

MI · Population: 2,395

B+
72/100
66
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48818

Zip code 48818 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 2,395 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $57,768 and home values around $161,800, 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 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$57,768
Home Value
$161,800
Rent
$731/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
19.7%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
87.4%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).