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Population and households in ZIP 48204
Household size in ZIP 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 48204 is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48204 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 48204: 17.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 40 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 48204
Renters in ZIP 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 48204 than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About three-quarters of owners (76.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 5.3 points from 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 48204: 32.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only 12 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48204 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only six of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $799 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48204 runs $1,164 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $365 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest 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 48204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48204: 13.2% 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 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 48204 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 34 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 48204
| Period | ZIP 48204 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48204 runs well above the national rate: 16.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 13.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48204 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 48204 | 2.31 | 42.7 | 17.8% | 44.3% | 32.4% | 1940 | $1,164 | 13.2% | 84.5% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 48206 | 2.35 | 41.1 | 15.1% | 48.3% | 38.0% | 1939 | $1,058 | 20.7% | 88.4% | 18.6% |
| ZIP 48238 | 2.57 | 37.7 | 25.6% | 52.8% | 34.8% | 1943 | $1,063 | 14.2% | 83.2% | 20.6% |
| ZIP 48210 | 3.36 | 29.5 | 18.7% | 41.2% | 17.2% | 1940 | $1,072 | 8.6% | 57.6% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 48126 | 3.51 | 31.1 | 7.9% | 43.6% | 11.2% | 1950 | $1,426 | 24.2% | 74.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 48227 | 2.65 | 37.4 | 25.4% | 41.1% | 21.6% | 1945 | $1,077 | 12.3% | 84.5% | 19.4% |
| ZIP 48208 | 1.99 | 42.4 | 11.3% | 67.4% | 20.5% | 1956 | $962 | 27.6% | 78.3% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 48202 | 1.78 | 34.3 | 10.0% | 67.8% | 25.6% | 1948 | $1,014 | 47.9% | 92.9% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48228 | 2.71 | 34.0 | 22.0% | 50.7% | 16.5% | 1951 | $1,121 | 11.1% | 78.8% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 48209 | 3.01 | 32.4 | 19.3% | 39.3% | 14.5% | 1938 | $909 | 9.9% | 59.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 48216 | 2.02 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 63.1% | 18.9% | 1953 | $973 | 41.0% | 85.8% | 7.1% |
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 48204. 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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