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Household size in ZIP 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48144 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, 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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48144 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, 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 40.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 48144, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 48144 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48144
Renters in ZIP 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48144 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48144: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48144 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 Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north 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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,027 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,271 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48144 costs $1,271 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 40.0% of household income on rent, 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 48144
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 48144 than nationally: 29.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48144: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48144
| Period | ZIP 48144 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48144 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48144 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 48144 | 2.55 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,271 | 29.2% | 95.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 48182 | 2.49 | 46.0 | 7.7% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 1982 | $1,143 | 28.2% | 92.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 43623 | 2.21 | 42.5 | 12.9% | 33.8% | 7.7% | 1969 | $1,027 | 30.9% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 43613 | 2.35 | 37.6 | 17.4% | 33.8% | 8.9% | 1954 | $1,003 | 21.1% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 49267 | 2.55 | 50.1 | 7.7% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 1965 | $915 | 26.2% | 97.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 48177 | 3.21 | 33.3 | 18.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1970 | $1,660 | 21.8% | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 43612 | 2.38 | 36.7 | 22.3% | 44.7% | 11.0% | 1952 | $1,057 | 14.1% | 89.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 43606 | 2.28 | 35.9 | 12.3% | 46.0% | 11.2% | 1955 | $1,104 | 44.3% | 94.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 43560 | 2.60 | 42.3 | 8.7% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,217 | 55.2% | 97.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 48133 | 2.69 | 42.1 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 1977 | $895 | 20.8% | 94.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 43610 | 2.08 | 43.2 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 21.9% | 1938 | $1,050 | 14.4% | 85.4% | 9.8% |
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 48144. 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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