Zip Code 48873

MI · Population: 1,402

B+
74/100
64
B
Safety
88
A
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48873

Zip code 48873 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,402 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $87,143 and home values around $184,700, 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 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$87,143
Home Value
$184,700
Rent
$643/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
24.2%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
92.8%
Rent Burden
8.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).