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Population and households in ZIP 48503
Household size in ZIP 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48503 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48503 is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 36.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 48503 (21.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.4 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 48503
Renters in ZIP 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 48503 than nationally: 49.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (58.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a higher share of renters.
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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 48503: 18.4% of homes are empty, 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 edged up 0.6 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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48503 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have older 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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $676 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $755 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $898 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48503 costs $898 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $251 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west 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 48503
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48503: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 48503 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only 32 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 48503
| Period | ZIP 48503 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48503 runs well above the national rate: 12.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 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 48503 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 48503 | 2.42 | 36.2 | 21.4% | 49.1% | 18.4% | 1952 | $898 | 20.5% | 84.4% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 48502 | 2.29 | 30.8 | 9.9% | 79.8% | 29.1% | 1943 | $790 | 14.0% | 81.2% | 22.4% |
| ZIP 48507 | 2.43 | 37.9 | 17.8% | 40.4% | 10.1% | 1963 | $1,015 | 16.9% | 87.2% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 48529 | 2.43 | 39.9 | 25.2% | 39.0% | 6.5% | 1964 | $994 | 8.9% | 87.9% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 48504 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 27.2% | 37.3% | 16.6% | 1957 | $981 | 13.1% | 88.5% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 48505 | 2.45 | 36.4 | 30.2% | 51.1% | 24.1% | 1956 | $843 | 10.3% | 84.5% | 24.8% |
| ZIP 48532 | 2.37 | 41.5 | 19.2% | 39.7% | 12.1% | 1972 | $1,332 | 20.7% | 90.5% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 48519 | 2.48 | 41.6 | 11.0% | 25.4% | 5.2% | 1973 | $1,002 | 17.4% | 89.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48506 | 2.52 | 39.3 | 17.8% | 31.1% | 9.5% | 1961 | $996 | 10.4% | 85.4% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 48509 | 2.38 | 43.9 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 1959 | $1,133 | 18.6% | 90.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48554 | 2.39 | 44.7 | 14.8% | 43.4% | 7.1% | 1989 | $1,557 | 21.4% | 97.5% | 0.0% |
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 48503. 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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