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Population and households in ZIP 48342
Household size in ZIP 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48342 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east. ZIP 48342 has larger households than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in ZIP 48342 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Detroit area, where the median age is 41.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.2, mirroring the country.
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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 48342 (21.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 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 48342
Renters in ZIP 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48342 rent: 59.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 61.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, 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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 48342, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48342 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. ZIP 48342 has older homes than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $974 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48342 pays $974 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $258 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 48342
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 48342 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 48342 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 48342
| Period | ZIP 48342 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48342 runs well above the national rate: 16.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only eight of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 9.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48342 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 48342 | 2.74 | 38.9 | 21.3% | 59.6% | 15.1% | 1958 | $974 | 10.6% | 77.4% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 48341 | 2.40 | 38.4 | 18.7% | 44.6% | 10.2% | 1958 | $1,125 | 24.8% | 87.5% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48340 | 2.42 | 36.2 | 21.0% | 55.0% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,167 | 15.6% | 83.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 48326 | 2.17 | 39.3 | 9.3% | 48.2% | 8.1% | 1987 | $1,593 | 48.7% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48328 | 2.19 | 44.1 | 7.9% | 33.5% | 6.9% | 1968 | $1,180 | 28.4% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 48320 | 1.99 | 47.2 | 12.6% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 1968 | $1,256 | 46.7% | 98.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48304 | 2.62 | 47.7 | 5.2% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,038 | 76.1% | 98.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48302 | 2.59 | 47.1 | 4.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 1974 | $2,384 | 78.4% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 48309 | 2.56 | 42.4 | 5.0% | 19.3% | 5.7% | 1983 | $1,742 | 66.2% | 97.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48359 | 2.54 | 41.0 | 5.0% | 28.2% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,846 | 56.1% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 48098 | 2.84 | 46.4 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 1982 | $2,107 | 76.3% | 96.4% | 4.4% |
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 48342. 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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