Population 45,665 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 48188
Household size in ZIP 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 48188 holds 2.86 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 48188 are younger than 41.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48188: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48188 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 48188
Renters in ZIP 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.2% of households in ZIP 48188 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in ZIP 48188 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 48188 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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48188 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only nine 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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,349 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,365 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,591 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$442 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48188 runs $1,792 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $442 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; 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 48188
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48188 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 39 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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48188: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 48188
| Period | ZIP 48188 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48188 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 48188 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 48188 | 2.86 | 41.6 | 6.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 1996 | $1,792 | 58.8% | 94.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48187 | 2.77 | 41.1 | 8.5% | 28.6% | 7.3% | 1986 | $1,583 | 53.7% | 94.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48170 | 2.37 | 46.1 | 5.5% | 20.5% | 6.0% | 1975 | $1,287 | 60.3% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48184 | 2.44 | 41.7 | 14.9% | 39.3% | 9.6% | 1957 | $1,102 | 17.5% | 89.3% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 48186 | 2.64 | 38.2 | 13.2% | 31.3% | 8.5% | 1965 | $1,200 | 20.2% | 88.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 48198 | 2.49 | 34.8 | 16.5% | 42.1% | 6.3% | 1973 | $1,430 | 33.5% | 92.7% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 48185 | 2.20 | 41.3 | 11.7% | 43.2% | 6.9% | 1973 | $1,177 | 24.6% | 91.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 48111 | 2.51 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 31.3% | 7.4% | 1986 | $1,156 | 28.5% | 93.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48135 | 2.44 | 41.6 | 10.3% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,348 | 14.7% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 48150 | 2.50 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 1960 | $1,434 | 37.4% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48141 | 2.66 | 35.3 | 26.2% | 53.2% | 15.2% | 1958 | $1,149 | 12.7% | 84.0% | 15.5% |
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 48188. 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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