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Household size in ZIP 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48230 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48230 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48230: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 48230
Renters in ZIP 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48230 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.8 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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48230: 7.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48230 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,147 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,214 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,366 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,555 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48230 costs $1,555 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Detroit area ($1,373). Rent has climbed $408 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 48230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48230 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 12 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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48230: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 35 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 48230
| Period | ZIP 48230 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48230 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 48230 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 48230 | 2.55 | 42.5 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.6% | 1939 | $1,555 | 73.7% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48215 | 2.45 | 36.7 | 27.1% | 47.8% | 28.8% | 1955 | $876 | 18.0% | 82.6% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 48224 | 2.74 | 33.9 | 27.1% | 44.0% | 16.6% | 1944 | $1,219 | 15.5% | 84.7% | 16.2% |
| ZIP 48236 | 2.50 | 45.7 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 1952 | $1,983 | 65.9% | 97.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48213 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 23.7% | 42.3% | 31.7% | 1943 | $1,106 | 9.2% | 81.0% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 48225 | 2.74 | 36.7 | 22.7% | 33.4% | 5.8% | 1954 | $1,411 | 25.6% | 91.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48214 | 1.93 | 46.3 | 14.6% | 59.8% | 23.4% | 1946 | $899 | 27.2% | 85.5% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 48205 | 2.77 | 33.2 | 23.3% | 49.0% | 20.2% | 1950 | $1,243 | 10.2% | 86.0% | 18.7% |
| ZIP 48080 | 2.02 | 45.4 | 7.2% | 21.0% | 5.0% | 1958 | $1,180 | 33.2% | 95.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48021 | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.0% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,338 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 12.1% |
| ZIP 48207 | 1.85 | 42.2 | 14.2% | 73.6% | 14.3% | 1967 | $1,182 | 36.3% | 88.4% | 9.5% |
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 48230. 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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