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Population and households in ZIP 48097
Household size in ZIP 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48097 are small: just 2.38 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, 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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48097 is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 48097 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 48097
Renters in ZIP 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48097 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.9 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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48097: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48097 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $870 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,048 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48097 pays $1,048 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $371 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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 48097
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 48097 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 46 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48097 is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, 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 48097
| Period | ZIP 48097 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48097: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 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 48097 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 48097 | 2.38 | 42.2 | 8.9% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 1971 | $1,048 | 14.6% | 90.9% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 48454 | 2.41 | 39.8 | 6.3% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 1975 | $768 | 17.2% | 88.6% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 48022 | 2.35 | 46.5 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.7% | 1988 | $1,058 | 12.3% | 90.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48006 | 2.54 | 45.9 | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,184 | 14.1% | 91.3% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 48014 | 2.39 | 42.4 | 14.2% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 1977 | $940 | 11.2% | 91.7% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 48466 | 2.39 | 46.0 | 7.6% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 1975 | $732 | 14.9% | 89.1% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 48416 | 2.65 | 43.5 | 10.7% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 1976 | $803 | 13.1% | 88.6% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 48032 | 2.40 | 49.1 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 5.9% | 1990 | $1,083 | 17.6% | 91.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48422 | 2.29 | 43.3 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 9.0% | 1977 | $761 | 14.6% | 89.6% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 48444 | 2.45 | 41.5 | 9.6% | 22.7% | 7.4% | 1978 | $1,046 | 12.7% | 87.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48049 | 2.48 | 48.0 | 5.1% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 1981 | $1,083 | 20.9% | 94.4% | 4.7% |
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 48097. 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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