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Population and households in ZIP 48070
Household size in ZIP 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48070 average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has edged down from 2.76 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, ZIP 48070 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in ZIP 48070, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 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 48070
Renters in ZIP 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48070 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.9 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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 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 | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 48070 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 48070 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48070 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 have older 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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,494 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,591 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,092 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,493 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$999 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48070 pays $2,493 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $999 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 14.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have higher rents.
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 48070
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48070 is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48070: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 48070
| Period | ZIP 48070 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 48070 has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 48070 has the lowest unemployment rate of any Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, 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 48070 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 48070 | 2.69 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 1952 | $2,493 | 83.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 48237 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,577 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 48072 | 2.26 | 38.3 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 48069 | 2.30 | 44.0 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1938 | $1,713 | 79.6% | 98.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48067 | 2.02 | 37.0 | 4.8% | 32.4% | 6.8% | 1954 | $1,657 | 68.6% | 97.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48220 | 1.91 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 7.8% | 1946 | $1,312 | 53.3% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 48073 | 2.05 | 40.6 | 7.5% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,408 | 61.2% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48071 | 2.18 | 39.5 | 8.7% | 35.2% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,272 | 33.0% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48017 | 2.04 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 24.6% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,356 | 45.0% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
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 48070. 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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