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Population and households in ZIP 48602
Household size in ZIP 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48602 run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48602 is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest. ZIP 48602 is younger than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 48602: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.6 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 48602
Renters in ZIP 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 48602 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Michigan as a whole (26.8%). Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.8 points since 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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in ZIP 48602, 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. Vacancy has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48602 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $637 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $741 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $989 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48602 runs $989 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $353 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 48602
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48602: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 48602 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 48602
| Period | ZIP 48602 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48602: 10.1% 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 41 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 48602 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 48602 | 2.52 | 36.8 | 20.9% | 35.9% | 13.8% | 1947 | $989 | 15.2% | 83.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 48638 | 2.26 | 44.0 | 7.8% | 38.7% | 10.1% | 1968 | $1,014 | 35.4% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48607 | 2.37 | 34.4 | 19.4% | 52.5% | 25.8% | 1941 | $980 | 20.5% | 88.4% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 48603 | 2.25 | 42.8 | 12.5% | 30.2% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,274 | 36.6% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48724 | 2.88 | 28.4 | 61.5% | 59.6% | 8.5% | 1955 | $1,096 | 22.6% | 82.3% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 48601 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 22.6% | 32.5% | 15.8% | 1960 | $867 | 10.2% | 88.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 48604 | 2.31 | 32.0 | 15.4% | 35.4% | 13.7% | 1967 | $956 | 27.6% | 95.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48609 | 2.25 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 1976 | $993 | 25.7% | 92.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48722 | 2.46 | 44.3 | 13.6% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1967 | $994 | 15.7% | 90.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 48623 | 2.59 | 41.8 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,195 | 36.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48708 | 2.28 | 43.1 | 11.8% | 31.5% | 9.9% | 1947 | $814 | 17.4% | 88.2% | 7.3% |
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 48602. 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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