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Household size in ZIP 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48044 are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have larger 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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 48044 are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48044: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 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 48044
Renters in ZIP 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48044 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.3 points, a much bigger shift than 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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48044: just 2.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 48044 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have newer homes.
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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,282 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,513 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,450 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,479 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$197 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48044 pays $1,479 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Detroit area ($1,373). Rent has climbed $197 a month since 2006–10, up 15%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 48044
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 48044 (37.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48044 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 48044
| Period | ZIP 48044 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 48044 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area as a whole (6.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 48044 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 48044 | 3.01 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 1998 | $1,479 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48042 | 2.91 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2002 | $1,683 | 40.8% | 94.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 48038 | 2.25 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 37.6% | 3.3% | 1989 | $1,256 | 30.4% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48315 | 2.62 | 48.6 | 6.4% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 1994 | $1,449 | 36.2% | 92.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48043 | 2.13 | 41.8 | 13.2% | 40.6% | 5.6% | 1954 | $823 | 19.0% | 89.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 48036 | 2.32 | 39.7 | 14.4% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1978 | $1,162 | 22.8% | 93.5% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 48313 | 2.55 | 41.2 | 5.7% | 25.7% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,381 | 31.1% | 90.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 48051 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,231 | 24.5% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48317 | 2.30 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 42.7% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,379 | 32.3% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48035 | 2.29 | 40.7 | 13.0% | 33.0% | 5.1% | 1971 | $1,115 | 20.5% | 90.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48314 | 2.49 | 47.5 | 8.4% | 24.1% | 3.5% | 1988 | $2,080 | 35.1% | 89.5% | 2.0% |
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 48044. 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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