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Population and households in ZIP 48506
Household size in ZIP 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48506 run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in ZIP 48506 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 Michigan as a whole, where the median age is 41.3. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 48506: 17.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 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 48506
Renters in ZIP 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48506 own their homes; 31.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in Michigan overall (26.8%). Nearly six in ten owners (56.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 48506 as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48506 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $769 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $791 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $996 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48506 pays $996 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $246 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 48506
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48506: 10.4% 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 2.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 48506 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Only 40 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 48506
| Period | ZIP 48506 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48506: 11.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 8.9 points from 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 48506 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 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 48505 | 2.45 | 36.4 | 30.2% | 51.1% | 24.1% | 1956 | $843 | 10.3% | 84.5% | 24.8% |
| ZIP 48437 | 2.16 | 43.7 | 9.5% | 35.0% | 11.3% | 1974 | $869 | 15.1% | 80.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 48502 | 2.29 | 30.8 | 9.9% | 79.8% | 29.1% | 1943 | $790 | 14.0% | 81.2% | 22.4% |
| ZIP 48503 | 2.42 | 36.2 | 21.4% | 49.1% | 18.4% | 1952 | $898 | 20.5% | 84.4% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 48519 | 2.48 | 41.6 | 11.0% | 25.4% | 5.2% | 1973 | $1,002 | 17.4% | 89.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48458 | 2.46 | 39.4 | 19.8% | 33.3% | 10.5% | 1966 | $914 | 9.1% | 86.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 48504 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 27.2% | 37.3% | 16.6% | 1957 | $981 | 13.1% | 88.5% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 48423 | 2.44 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 34.8% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,201 | 25.0% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48529 | 2.43 | 39.9 | 25.2% | 39.0% | 6.5% | 1964 | $994 | 8.9% | 87.9% | 10.5% |
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 48506. 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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