Population 23,997 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48045 are small: just 2.10 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. Household size has dropped from 2.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48045 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, 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 43.4, mirroring the country.
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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 48045, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 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 48045
Renters in ZIP 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48045 own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, 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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48045 than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48045 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the Detroit area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970.
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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $936 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,241 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48045 costs $1,241 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $305 a month from 2006–10, a 33% 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. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
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 48045
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48045 (27.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48045: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.5 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 48045
| Period | ZIP 48045 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48045 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area overall (6.7%). Unemployment has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48045 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 48045 | 2.10 | 46.1 | 7.6% | 27.4% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,241 | 27.9% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| 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 48035 | 2.29 | 40.7 | 13.0% | 33.0% | 5.1% | 1971 | $1,115 | 20.5% | 90.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48082 | 2.22 | 43.7 | 8.5% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 1960 | $1,193 | 24.6% | 94.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 48038 | 2.25 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 37.6% | 3.3% | 1989 | $1,256 | 30.4% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48081 | 2.27 | 45.6 | 8.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,398 | 29.0% | 95.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48026 | 2.27 | 43.0 | 12.2% | 26.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $876 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48051 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,231 | 24.5% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48044 | 3.01 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 1998 | $1,479 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48066 | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.4% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,301 | 15.4% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
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 48045. 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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