NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48840

MI · Population: 12,611

A
80/100
81
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48840

Zip code 48840 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 12,611 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $72,132 and home values around $252,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.1% 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%.

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
$72,132
Home Value
$252,500
Rent
$970/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
49.1%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
61.3%
Rent Burden
16.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety81ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).