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Household size in ZIP 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48040 are small: just 2.34 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 edged down from 2.42, as it has 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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, ZIP 48040 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 42.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48040: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 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 48040
Renters in ZIP 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48040 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48040: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 48040 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48040 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Detroit area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $735 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $927 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,008 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$274 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48040 pays $1,008 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $274 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 48040
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48040: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48040 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48040
| Period | ZIP 48040 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 48040 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 48040 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 48040 | 2.34 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,008 | 25.1% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48074 | 2.52 | 44.6 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,163 | 14.9% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48060 | 2.28 | 39.9 | 15.9% | 37.0% | 7.0% | 1961 | $1,071 | 16.2% | 89.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48079 | 2.40 | 45.2 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 1977 | $1,131 | 26.5% | 94.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 48049 | 2.48 | 48.0 | 5.1% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 1981 | $1,083 | 20.9% | 94.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48059 | 2.34 | 46.8 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 10.3% | 1981 | $1,024 | 30.2% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48027 | 2.78 | 42.1 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 1986 | $1,049 | 16.8% | 91.9% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48063 | 2.61 | 41.7 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 1993 | $1,484 | 30.9% | 93.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 48006 | 2.54 | 45.9 | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,184 | 14.1% | 91.3% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 48062 | 2.61 | 40.3 | 9.1% | 18.7% | 4.8% | 1981 | $958 | 27.7% | 92.6% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 48041 | 2.45 | 45.0 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 1981 | $838 | 21.0% | 93.1% | 2.8% |
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 48040. 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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