Population 28,469 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 48315: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 48315
Household size in ZIP 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 48315 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest 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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48315 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, 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 44.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 are older.
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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in ZIP 48315, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national share fell.
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 48315
Renters in ZIP 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.1% of households in ZIP 48315 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in ZIP 48315 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 48315 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 18 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $952 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,143 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,449 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$609 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48315 costs $1,449 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Detroit area ($1,373). Rents are up $609 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, 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 48315
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48315 (36.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48315 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 48315
| Period | ZIP 48315 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48315 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 48315 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 48315 | 2.62 | 48.6 | 6.4% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 1994 | $1,449 | 36.2% | 92.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48317 | 2.30 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 42.7% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,379 | 32.3% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48044 | 3.01 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 1998 | $1,479 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48042 | 2.91 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2002 | $1,683 | 40.8% | 94.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 48316 | 2.52 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 21.2% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,458 | 42.6% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48313 | 2.55 | 41.2 | 5.7% | 25.7% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,381 | 31.1% | 90.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 48038 | 2.25 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 37.6% | 3.3% | 1989 | $1,256 | 30.4% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48314 | 2.49 | 47.5 | 8.4% | 24.1% | 3.5% | 1988 | $2,080 | 35.1% | 89.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 48094 | 2.65 | 43.8 | 6.0% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 1996 | $1,270 | 33.7% | 92.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48307 | 2.44 | 41.1 | 7.2% | 33.1% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,890 | 57.6% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48036 | 2.32 | 39.7 | 14.4% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1978 | $1,162 | 22.8% | 93.5% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 06410, CT · 08055, NJ · 08755, NJ · 70117, LA · 48101, MI · 49401, MI · 51106, IA · 53562, WI · 55014, MN · 55118, MN
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 48315. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.