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Household size in ZIP 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 48178 holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 46 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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48178 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48178: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 48178 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 48178
Renters in ZIP 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.1% of households in ZIP 48178 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (32.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, 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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in ZIP 48178 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 48178 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 48178 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Only 12 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,226 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48178 costs $1,416 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $363 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 48178
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 48178: 52.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48178: 97.7% 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 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 25 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 48178
| Period | ZIP 48178 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48178 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 48178 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 48178 | 2.79 | 43.0 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 1996 | $1,416 | 52.6% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 48165 | 2.74 | 39.7 | 5.3% | 20.7% | 5.9% | 2001 | $2,081 | 55.9% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48175 | 3.05 | 42.3 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 19.7% | 1961 | $1,740 | 55.0% | 89.6% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 48374 | 3.20 | 40.9 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 2002 | $2,478 | 73.0% | 96.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 48189 | 2.41 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 1986 | $1,412 | 40.2% | 96.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 48139 | 2.15 | 52.8 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 1979 | $1,287 | 41.4% | 100.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48116 | 2.44 | 47.8 | 5.7% | 15.1% | 6.6% | 1986 | $1,299 | 51.7% | 97.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48393 | 2.06 | 38.0 | 7.2% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 1986 | $1,030 | 45.3% | 95.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48167 | 2.57 | 44.9 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,652 | 61.9% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48381 | 2.72 | 41.4 | 5.8% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 1983 | $1,544 | 43.9% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48168 | 2.84 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,891 | 75.8% | 98.1% | 3.6% |
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 48178. 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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