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Population and households in ZIP 48302
Household size in ZIP 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48302 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.53, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.1, ZIP 48302 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has dropped from 48.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northeast 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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in ZIP 48302, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 48302
Renters in ZIP 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48302 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48302: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 48302 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Detroit area. The newest homes are mostly in the center, 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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,490 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,424 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,909 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,384 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$894 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48302 runs $2,384 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $894 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 22.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 48302
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.1% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 48302: 78.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 15.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48302: 97.7% 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 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 48302
| Period | ZIP 48302 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48302 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. 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 48302 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 48302 | 2.59 | 47.1 | 4.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 1974 | $2,384 | 78.4% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 48301 | 2.70 | 47.6 | 4.7% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 1963 | $2,351 | 80.3% | 99.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48320 | 1.99 | 47.2 | 12.6% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 1968 | $1,256 | 46.7% | 98.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48341 | 2.40 | 38.4 | 18.7% | 44.6% | 10.2% | 1958 | $1,125 | 24.8% | 87.5% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48304 | 2.62 | 47.7 | 5.2% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,038 | 76.1% | 98.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48323 | 2.79 | 47.5 | 5.9% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 1979 | $2,065 | 65.6% | 95.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 48342 | 2.74 | 38.9 | 21.3% | 59.6% | 15.1% | 1958 | $974 | 10.6% | 77.4% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 48025 | 2.63 | 47.9 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,536 | 77.3% | 98.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 48009 | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,971 | 77.7% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48328 | 2.19 | 44.1 | 7.9% | 33.5% | 6.9% | 1968 | $1,180 | 28.4% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 48324 | 2.61 | 47.3 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 1977 | $2,066 | 55.9% | 95.2% | 3.6% |
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 48302. 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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