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Household size in ZIP 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48072 are small: just 2.26 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. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48072 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in ZIP 48072, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48072 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48072
Renters in ZIP 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48072 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48072 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48072 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,148 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,160 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,684 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$631 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48072 pays $1,684 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $631 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; 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 48072
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48072 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 38 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48072: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 48072
| Period | ZIP 48072 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48072 has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 27 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 48072 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 48072 | 2.26 | 38.3 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 48070 | 2.69 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 1952 | $2,493 | 83.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 48073 | 2.05 | 40.6 | 7.5% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,408 | 61.2% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48237 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,577 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48067 | 2.02 | 37.0 | 4.8% | 32.4% | 6.8% | 1954 | $1,657 | 68.6% | 97.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48069 | 2.30 | 44.0 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1938 | $1,713 | 79.6% | 98.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48017 | 2.04 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 24.6% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,356 | 45.0% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48009 | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,971 | 77.7% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48220 | 1.91 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 7.8% | 1946 | $1,312 | 53.3% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
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 48072. 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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