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Household size in ZIP 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 48219 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48219 is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 48219 (24.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 12 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 48219
Renters in ZIP 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 48219 than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 62.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 46 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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 48219: 13.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, as it has 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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48219 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $913 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $927 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $962 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,135 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48219 runs $1,135 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $222 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 48219
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48219: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 48219 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 48219 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48219
| Period | ZIP 48219 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48219: 15.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 12 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 48219 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 48219 | 2.62 | 36.8 | 24.9% | 45.3% | 13.6% | 1953 | $1,135 | 14.1% | 86.5% | 15.6% |
| ZIP 48223 | 2.53 | 36.0 | 21.3% | 42.9% | 17.8% | 1949 | $1,259 | 20.9% | 90.3% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 48240 | 2.56 | 39.1 | 18.6% | 24.4% | 6.5% | 1955 | $1,393 | 21.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48235 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 25.6% | 46.0% | 12.9% | 1952 | $1,150 | 14.0% | 89.2% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48033 | 2.02 | 47.5 | 9.8% | 49.0% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,296 | 34.5% | 93.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48227 | 2.65 | 37.4 | 25.4% | 41.1% | 21.6% | 1945 | $1,077 | 12.3% | 84.5% | 19.4% |
| ZIP 48239 | 2.66 | 38.7 | 15.1% | 21.1% | 4.6% | 1955 | $1,332 | 23.6% | 93.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 48237 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,577 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 48221 | 2.71 | 38.8 | 24.7% | 34.6% | 13.3% | 1944 | $1,251 | 26.9% | 88.7% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
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 48219. 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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