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Household size in ZIP 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.88 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.82 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.85 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48207 are small: just 1.85 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only four of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48207 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 48207 (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48207 has a higher 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 48207
Renters in ZIP 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48207 rent: 73.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 60.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in ZIP 48207, 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. Vacancy is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48207 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $870 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,182 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$467 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48207 pays $1,182 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $467 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the west.
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 48207
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48207 (36.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48207 is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Detroit area (90.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, as it has 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 48207
| Period | ZIP 48207 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −15.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48207 runs well above the national rate: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 15.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 48207 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 48207 | 1.85 | 42.2 | 14.2% | 73.6% | 14.3% | 1967 | $1,182 | 36.3% | 88.4% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 48226 | 1.23 | 35.7 | 2.2% | 93.7% | 16.8% | 1957 | $1,768 | 55.4% | 93.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 48201 | 1.73 | 35.6 | 17.4% | 88.9% | 17.1% | 1973 | $956 | 39.5% | 89.3% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 48214 | 1.93 | 46.3 | 14.6% | 59.8% | 23.4% | 1946 | $899 | 27.2% | 85.5% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 48211 | 3.30 | 32.7 | 16.2% | 48.7% | 24.2% | 1940 | $1,142 | 13.1% | 73.1% | 18.5% |
| ZIP 48216 | 2.02 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 63.1% | 18.9% | 1953 | $973 | 41.0% | 85.8% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48202 | 1.78 | 34.3 | 10.0% | 67.8% | 25.6% | 1948 | $1,014 | 47.9% | 92.9% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48208 | 1.99 | 42.4 | 11.3% | 67.4% | 20.5% | 1956 | $962 | 27.6% | 78.3% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 48213 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 23.7% | 42.3% | 31.7% | 1943 | $1,106 | 9.2% | 81.0% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 48212 | 3.82 | 28.5 | 10.1% | 38.1% | 16.8% | 1940 | $997 | 16.3% | 65.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 48215 | 2.45 | 36.7 | 27.1% | 47.8% | 28.8% | 1955 | $876 | 18.0% | 82.6% | 14.1% |
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 48207. 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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