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Population and households in ZIP 48033
Household size in ZIP 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 48033 is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.20, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48033 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, as it has nationally.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 48033 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48033
Renters in ZIP 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 48033 than nationally: 49.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 33 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 48033 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48033 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Detroit area. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,133 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,116 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,267 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,296 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$163 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48033 pays $1,296 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $163 a month from 2006–10, a 14% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 48033
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.5% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48033 (34.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48033 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48033
| Period | ZIP 48033 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48033: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 48033 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 48033 | 2.02 | 47.5 | 9.8% | 49.0% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,296 | 34.5% | 93.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48034 | 2.06 | 44.2 | 10.1% | 74.3% | 10.0% | 1977 | $1,404 | 41.4% | 93.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 48240 | 2.56 | 39.1 | 18.6% | 24.4% | 6.5% | 1955 | $1,393 | 21.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48336 | 2.35 | 45.1 | 6.9% | 28.8% | 8.4% | 1968 | $1,240 | 43.7% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48219 | 2.62 | 36.8 | 24.9% | 45.3% | 13.6% | 1953 | $1,135 | 14.1% | 86.5% | 15.6% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48025 | 2.63 | 47.9 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,536 | 77.3% | 98.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 48334 | 2.54 | 43.8 | 9.9% | 37.7% | 6.1% | 1969 | $1,678 | 59.6% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48152 | 2.39 | 48.1 | 5.6% | 18.5% | 3.9% | 1970 | $1,448 | 42.1% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 48237 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,577 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
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 48033. 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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