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Population and households in ZIP 48421
Household size in ZIP 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48421 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.76 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48421 is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and 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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 48421: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 48421 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 48421
Renters in ZIP 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48421 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, 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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 48421: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48421 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast 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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $907 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $922 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $902 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$69 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48421 pays $902 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $69 a month since 2006–10, up 8%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 48421
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48421: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48421 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, 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 48421
| Period | ZIP 48421 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48421: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 48421 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 48421 | 2.61 | 43.5 | 15.5% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1973 | $902 | 21.2% | 93.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 48464 | 2.60 | 50.1 | 8.3% | 5.7% | 18.3% | 1966 | $1,233 | 15.2% | 92.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 48463 | 2.54 | 47.3 | 9.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 1968 | $956 | 15.4% | 89.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48435 | 2.83 | 44.4 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 1972 | $1,207 | 13.5% | 90.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 48446 | 2.39 | 44.8 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 7.3% | 1977 | $1,176 | 20.1% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 48461 | 2.63 | 44.0 | 12.8% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 1977 | $1,026 | 16.2% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 48423 | 2.44 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 34.8% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,201 | 25.0% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48746 | 2.52 | 46.3 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 11.2% | 1969 | $1,059 | 12.3% | 93.2% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 48437 | 2.16 | 43.7 | 9.5% | 35.0% | 11.3% | 1974 | $869 | 15.1% | 80.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 48412 | 2.41 | 51.5 | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1979 | $1,347 | 15.8% | 90.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48506 | 2.52 | 39.3 | 17.8% | 31.1% | 9.5% | 1961 | $996 | 10.4% | 85.4% | 11.4% |
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 48421. 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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