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Household size in ZIP 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48047 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48047 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, 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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 48047 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 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 48047
Renters in ZIP 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.3% of households in ZIP 48047 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48047 than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48047 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $994 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $959 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,193 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48047 pays $1,193 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.7% 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 east; the highest are in the center.
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 48047
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 48047 than nationally: 29.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48047: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, 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 48047
| Period | ZIP 48047 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48047 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 48047 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 48047 | 2.55 | 44.2 | 8.9% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,193 | 29.3% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48051 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,231 | 24.5% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48048 | 3.11 | 32.5 | 24.4% | 21.2% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,435 | 18.6% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48023 | 2.41 | 42.6 | 9.7% | 19.6% | 10.5% | 1985 | $1,312 | 21.6% | 92.2% | 7.4% |
| 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 48050 | 2.37 | 55.4 | 3.0% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 1983 | $1,466 | 21.6% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48042 | 2.91 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2002 | $1,683 | 40.8% | 94.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 48064 | 2.77 | 39.1 | 15.3% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1978 | $1,096 | 19.1% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48044 | 3.01 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 1998 | $1,479 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48036 | 2.32 | 39.7 | 14.4% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1978 | $1,162 | 22.8% | 93.5% | 8.2% |
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 48047. 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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