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Population and households in ZIP 48034
Household size in ZIP 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.93 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 48034 is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 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 climbed from 1.91, even as the national average fell. Only 18 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, ZIP 48034 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 48034 than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.0 points, 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 48034
Renters in ZIP 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48034 rent: 74.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 48034 as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Detroit area overall (8.3%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.4 points, 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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48034 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Detroit area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast 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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $991 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,125 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,404 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$424 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48034 costs $1,404 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $424 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, 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 south; the highest are in the east.
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 48034
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 48034 (41.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Michigan ZIP codes, ZIP 48034 has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48034 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 48034
| Period | ZIP 48034 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 48034 than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 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 48034 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 48034 | 2.06 | 44.2 | 10.1% | 74.3% | 10.0% | 1977 | $1,404 | 41.4% | 93.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 48033 | 2.02 | 47.5 | 9.8% | 49.0% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,296 | 34.5% | 93.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48025 | 2.63 | 47.9 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,536 | 77.3% | 98.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48334 | 2.54 | 43.8 | 9.9% | 37.7% | 6.1% | 1969 | $1,678 | 59.6% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48301 | 2.70 | 47.6 | 4.7% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 1963 | $2,351 | 80.3% | 99.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48336 | 2.35 | 45.1 | 6.9% | 28.8% | 8.4% | 1968 | $1,240 | 43.7% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48240 | 2.56 | 39.1 | 18.6% | 24.4% | 6.5% | 1955 | $1,393 | 21.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48009 | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,971 | 77.7% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48219 | 2.62 | 36.8 | 24.9% | 45.3% | 13.6% | 1953 | $1,135 | 14.1% | 86.5% | 15.6% |
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 48034. 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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