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Household size in ZIP 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48049 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.0, ZIP 48049 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 39.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 are older.
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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48049: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 35 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 48049
Renters in ZIP 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48049 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, as it has 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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48049: just 3.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 48049 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Detroit area, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $778 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,083 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$324 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48049 pays $1,083 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $324 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 13.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 48049
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48049: 20.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48049: 94.4% 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 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 48049
| Period | ZIP 48049 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 48049 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment has fallen 7.8 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 48049 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 48049 | 2.48 | 48.0 | 5.1% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 1981 | $1,083 | 20.9% | 94.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48074 | 2.52 | 44.6 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,163 | 14.9% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48059 | 2.34 | 46.8 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 10.3% | 1981 | $1,024 | 30.2% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48060 | 2.28 | 39.9 | 15.9% | 37.0% | 7.0% | 1961 | $1,071 | 16.2% | 89.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48006 | 2.54 | 45.9 | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,184 | 14.1% | 91.3% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 48027 | 2.78 | 42.1 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 1986 | $1,049 | 16.8% | 91.9% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48032 | 2.40 | 49.1 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 5.9% | 1990 | $1,083 | 17.6% | 91.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48040 | 2.34 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,008 | 25.1% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48022 | 2.35 | 46.5 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.7% | 1988 | $1,058 | 12.3% | 90.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48041 | 2.45 | 45.0 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 1981 | $838 | 21.0% | 93.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 48097 | 2.38 | 42.2 | 8.9% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 1971 | $1,048 | 14.6% | 90.9% | 9.6% |
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 48049. 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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