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Zip Code 48879

MI · Population: 18,607

A
80/100
85
A
Safety
86
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48879

Zip code 48879 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 18,607 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 $77,321 and home values around $200,100, 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 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4%, which is near the national average.

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
$77,321
Home Value
$200,100
Rent
$885/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower 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).