NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48911

MI · Population: 40,755

C+
55/100
63
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48911

Zip code 48911 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 40,755 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $54,792, with home values near $122,100 and rents around $922/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% 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
$54,792
Home Value
$122,100
Rent
$922/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
26.1%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
Rent Burden
20.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety63BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).