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Population and households in ZIP 48120
Household size in ZIP 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.84 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.56 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.50 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48120 are large by national standards, averaging 3.50 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.84, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.2 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.3, ZIP 48120 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48120: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 34 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 48120
Renters in ZIP 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 48120: 59.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 75.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 13 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48120: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.1 points, a much bigger shift than 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48120 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $913 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $951 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,280 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48120 pays $1,280 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $367 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 48120
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 48120 than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 48120 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 48120
| Period | ZIP 48120 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48120 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.1 points, a much bigger shift than 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 48120 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 48120 | 3.50 | 32.3 | 5.1% | 59.4% | 6.7% | 1956 | $1,280 | 28.8% | 71.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48122 | 3.25 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.8% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 48126 | 3.51 | 31.1 | 7.9% | 43.6% | 11.2% | 1950 | $1,426 | 24.2% | 74.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 48209 | 3.01 | 32.4 | 19.3% | 39.3% | 14.5% | 1938 | $909 | 9.9% | 59.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 48217 | 2.53 | 36.2 | 13.8% | 36.7% | 16.8% | 1951 | $1,168 | 12.9% | 85.9% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48210 | 3.36 | 29.5 | 18.7% | 41.2% | 17.2% | 1940 | $1,072 | 8.6% | 57.6% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 48218 | 2.56 | 35.3 | 14.8% | 42.7% | 12.8% | 1947 | $885 | 7.0% | 78.3% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 48229 | 2.54 | 38.6 | 19.2% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 1953 | $846 | 9.0% | 71.3% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 48204 | 2.31 | 42.7 | 17.8% | 44.3% | 32.4% | 1940 | $1,164 | 13.2% | 84.5% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 48228 | 2.71 | 34.0 | 22.0% | 50.7% | 16.5% | 1951 | $1,121 | 11.1% | 78.8% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 48146 | 2.74 | 35.7 | 16.6% | 31.2% | 6.0% | 1954 | $1,174 | 10.9% | 80.2% | 8.3% |
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 48120. 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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