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Population and households in ZIP 48001
Household size in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48001 are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.1, ZIP 48001 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 48001 (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 48001
Renters in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48001 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48001 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Detroit area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 48001 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $863 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $966 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48001 pays $966 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $242 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 48001
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 48001 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48001 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 48001
| Period | ZIP 48001 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 48001 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is down 9.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 48001 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 48001 | 2.21 | 49.1 | 8.9% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 1973 | $966 | 17.0% | 94.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48028 | 1.83 | 64.3 | 3.2% | 1.7% | 58.0% | 1963 | $1,029 | 28.9% | 96.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 48039 | 2.37 | 48.9 | 5.0% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 1959 | $964 | 20.5% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48023 | 2.41 | 42.6 | 9.7% | 19.6% | 10.5% | 1985 | $1,312 | 21.6% | 92.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 48054 | 2.48 | 50.8 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 7.5% | 1985 | $945 | 22.6% | 94.4% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48064 | 2.77 | 39.1 | 15.3% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1978 | $1,096 | 19.1% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48047 | 2.55 | 44.2 | 8.9% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,193 | 29.3% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48048 | 3.11 | 32.5 | 24.4% | 21.2% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,435 | 18.6% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48051 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,231 | 24.5% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48045 | 2.10 | 46.1 | 7.6% | 27.4% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,241 | 27.9% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48050 | 2.37 | 55.4 | 3.0% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 1983 | $1,466 | 21.6% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 48001. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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