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Population and households in ZIP 48237
Household size in ZIP 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48237 run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 48237 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Detroit area overall, where the median age is 41.0. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 48237 (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48237 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 48237
Renters in ZIP 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 48237 rent their homes (36.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Detroit area (28.8%). Among owners, 33.3% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 48237 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 8.0 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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48237 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, 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 southwest has the oldest housing.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $990 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,084 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,211 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,577 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$587 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48237 costs $1,577 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Detroit area overall ($1,373). Rents are up $587 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 48237
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 48237 as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48237: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48237
| Period | ZIP 48237 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 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 48237: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 39 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, 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 48237 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 48237 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,577 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 48070 | 2.69 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 1952 | $2,493 | 83.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 48069 | 2.30 | 44.0 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1938 | $1,713 | 79.6% | 98.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48075 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,371 | 40.8% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 48072 | 2.26 | 38.3 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 48220 | 1.91 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 7.8% | 1946 | $1,312 | 53.3% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 48067 | 2.02 | 37.0 | 4.8% | 32.4% | 6.8% | 1954 | $1,657 | 68.6% | 97.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48235 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 25.6% | 46.0% | 12.9% | 1952 | $1,150 | 14.0% | 89.2% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 48076 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 1963 | $1,578 | 45.2% | 94.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48221 | 2.71 | 38.8 | 24.7% | 34.6% | 13.3% | 1944 | $1,251 | 26.9% | 88.7% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 48073 | 2.05 | 40.6 | 7.5% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,408 | 61.2% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
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 48237. 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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