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Population and households in ZIP 48117
Household size in ZIP 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48117 run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, ZIP 48117 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 42.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 are older.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 48117 (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Michigan overall (10.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.0 points, even as 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 48117
Renters in ZIP 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48117 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48117: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only 29 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48117 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $847 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $823 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,102 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48117 costs $1,102 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $261 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 48117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48117: 16.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 48117 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48117 is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 48117
| Period | ZIP 48117 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48117 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 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 48117 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 48117 | 2.49 | 49.7 | 12.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 1979 | $1,102 | 16.1% | 92.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 48164 | 2.74 | 46.7 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,343 | 23.7% | 93.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48166 | 2.74 | 36.8 | 14.3% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,171 | 19.1% | 86.0% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48179 | 2.46 | 43.0 | 11.6% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,327 | 21.3% | 94.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48134 | 2.71 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,115 | 31.3% | 94.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48162 | 2.34 | 44.6 | 11.4% | 23.4% | 8.8% | 1966 | $928 | 23.1% | 90.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48159 | 2.51 | 44.7 | 7.9% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 1968 | $1,397 | 19.5% | 92.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48173 | 2.55 | 45.8 | 9.1% | 15.0% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,288 | 28.1% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48161 | 2.37 | 43.5 | 10.5% | 23.7% | 5.7% | 1967 | $972 | 18.9% | 89.4% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 48191 | 2.78 | 43.3 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 1995 | $1,382 | 25.6% | 91.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 48183 | 2.53 | 44.7 | 10.0% | 22.6% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,122 | 28.5% | 94.2% | 5.4% |
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 48117. 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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