NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48851

MI · Population: 2,307

C+
57/100
72
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48851

Zip code 48851 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 2,307 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $64,315 and home values around $119,900, 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 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12.1% 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
$64,315
Home Value
$119,900
Rent
$932/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12.5%
Unemployment
12.1%
Owner-Occupied
88.2%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).