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Population and households in ZIP 48104
Household size in ZIP 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48104 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.6, ZIP 48104 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 29.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only nine of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48104: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five 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 48104
Renters in ZIP 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 48104: 61.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher 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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 48104 is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (10.2%). Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48104 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center 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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,072 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,131 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,358 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,609 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$537 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48104 costs $1,609 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rent has climbed $537 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 48104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48104 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only nine 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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48104: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 48104 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 48104
| Period | ZIP 48104 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 48104 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 48104 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 48104 | 2.53 | 30.6 | 3.6% | 61.9% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,609 | 75.7% | 96.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48109 | 2.60 | 19.5 | 6.6% | 99.1% | 12.0% | 1970 | $1,415 | 55.0% | 80.8% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 48108 | 2.27 | 38.0 | 7.4% | 46.7% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,728 | 63.6% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 48105 | 2.24 | 36.3 | 4.7% | 50.5% | 7.5% | 1982 | $1,926 | 82.1% | 98.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48103 | 2.41 | 41.3 | 6.2% | 32.6% | 6.6% | 1975 | $1,875 | 73.7% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48197 | 2.37 | 36.2 | 9.9% | 46.1% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,446 | 48.1% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 48176 | 2.62 | 45.6 | 5.8% | 15.7% | 5.3% | 1988 | $1,233 | 60.0% | 96.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48198 | 2.49 | 34.8 | 16.5% | 42.1% | 6.3% | 1973 | $1,430 | 33.5% | 92.7% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 48130 | 2.68 | 45.9 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 1989 | $1,889 | 67.4% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 48190 | 2.84 | 44.3 | 16.2% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 1996 | $1,384 | 20.0% | 95.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 48191 | 2.78 | 43.3 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 1995 | $1,382 | 25.6% | 91.1% | 2.1% |
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 48104. 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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