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Population and households in ZIP 48214
Household size in ZIP 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48214 are small: just 1.93 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.28, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six 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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48214 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, 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 44.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 48214 (14.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48214 has a higher 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 48214
Renters in ZIP 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 48214: 59.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.4% of the housing in ZIP 48214, 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 has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48214 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north. Only 16 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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $774 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $899 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48214 pays $899 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.5% 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 northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 48214
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48214 (27.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 48214 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 10.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 48214
| Period | ZIP 48214 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.2 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48214 runs well above the national rate: 10.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 13.2 points from 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 48214 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 48214 | 1.93 | 46.3 | 14.6% | 59.8% | 23.4% | 1946 | $899 | 27.2% | 85.5% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 48207 | 1.85 | 42.2 | 14.2% | 73.6% | 14.3% | 1967 | $1,182 | 36.3% | 88.4% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 48215 | 2.45 | 36.7 | 27.1% | 47.8% | 28.8% | 1955 | $876 | 18.0% | 82.6% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 48213 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 23.7% | 42.3% | 31.7% | 1943 | $1,106 | 9.2% | 81.0% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 48211 | 3.30 | 32.7 | 16.2% | 48.7% | 24.2% | 1940 | $1,142 | 13.1% | 73.1% | 18.5% |
| 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 48230 | 2.55 | 42.5 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.6% | 1939 | $1,555 | 73.7% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48224 | 2.74 | 33.9 | 27.1% | 44.0% | 16.6% | 1944 | $1,219 | 15.5% | 84.7% | 16.2% |
| ZIP 48212 | 3.82 | 28.5 | 10.1% | 38.1% | 16.8% | 1940 | $997 | 16.3% | 65.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 48202 | 1.78 | 34.3 | 10.0% | 67.8% | 25.6% | 1948 | $1,014 | 47.9% | 92.9% | 9.1% |
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 48214. 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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