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Population and households in ZIP 48098
Household size in ZIP 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48098 average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center. Only 34 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48098 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, 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 45.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48098: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 28 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 48098
Renters in ZIP 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in ZIP 48098 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower share of renters.
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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48098 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48098 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Detroit area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest 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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,497 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,368 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,847 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,107 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$609 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48098 costs $2,107 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $609 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 48098
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48098 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six 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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48098: 96.4% 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 edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 48098 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48098
| Period | ZIP 48098 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 48098 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 48098 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 48098 | 2.84 | 46.4 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 1982 | $2,107 | 76.3% | 96.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48084 | 2.39 | 39.2 | 4.3% | 55.2% | 6.6% | 1976 | $2,112 | 73.1% | 99.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 48304 | 2.62 | 47.7 | 5.2% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,038 | 76.1% | 98.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48085 | 3.05 | 42.1 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 1981 | $2,666 | 62.6% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 48009 | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,971 | 77.7% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48083 | 2.60 | 42.5 | 3.8% | 37.8% | 7.1% | 1977 | $1,831 | 51.8% | 90.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48309 | 2.56 | 42.4 | 5.0% | 19.3% | 5.7% | 1983 | $1,742 | 66.2% | 97.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48017 | 2.04 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 24.6% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,356 | 45.0% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48307 | 2.44 | 41.1 | 7.2% | 33.1% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,890 | 57.6% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48326 | 2.17 | 39.3 | 9.3% | 48.2% | 8.1% | 1987 | $1,593 | 48.7% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48073 | 2.05 | 40.6 | 7.5% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,408 | 61.2% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
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 48098. 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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