NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48820

MI · Population: 18,046

A
87/100
93
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48820

Zip code 48820 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 18,046 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $99,570 and home values around $282,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 42.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$99,570
Home Value
$282,300
Rent
$1,052/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
42.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
12.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).