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Population and households in ZIP 48609
Household size in ZIP 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 48609 is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.63 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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48609 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in ZIP 48609, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 45 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 48609
Renters in ZIP 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48609 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, as it has 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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48609 than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 48609 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $807 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $993 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48609 costs $993 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $186 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 48609
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 48609 (25.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48609 is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48609
| Period | ZIP 48609 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 48609: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 48609 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 48609 | 2.25 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 1976 | $993 | 25.7% | 92.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48638 | 2.26 | 44.0 | 7.8% | 38.7% | 10.1% | 1968 | $1,014 | 35.4% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 48603 | 2.25 | 42.8 | 12.5% | 30.2% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,274 | 36.6% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 48602 | 2.52 | 36.8 | 20.9% | 35.9% | 13.8% | 1947 | $989 | 15.2% | 83.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 48626 | 2.53 | 47.2 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 1974 | $1,104 | 31.6% | 96.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 48623 | 2.59 | 41.8 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,195 | 36.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48607 | 2.37 | 34.4 | 19.4% | 52.5% | 25.8% | 1941 | $980 | 20.5% | 88.4% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 48604 | 2.31 | 32.0 | 15.4% | 35.4% | 13.7% | 1967 | $956 | 27.6% | 95.4% | 7.1% |
| 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 48722 | 2.46 | 44.3 | 13.6% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1967 | $994 | 15.7% | 90.2% | 8.5% |
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 48609. 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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