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Population and households in ZIP 48655
Household size in ZIP 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 48655 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest 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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, ZIP 48655 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 48655 is older than the great majority of 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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48655: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 48655 has a lower 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 48655
Renters in ZIP 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in ZIP 48655 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, 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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48655 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48655 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $694 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $796 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $688 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$6 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48655 costs $688 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 48655
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48655: 18.0% 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 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 48655 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 48655
| Period | ZIP 48655 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 48655 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. 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 48655 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 48655 | 2.40 | 47.2 | 5.9% | 13.9% | 6.4% | 1971 | $688 | 18.0% | 93.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48614 | 2.30 | 51.8 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 1977 | $818 | 12.3% | 91.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48616 | 2.41 | 45.9 | 7.9% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 1969 | $761 | 14.9% | 91.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48649 | 2.54 | 48.1 | 7.9% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 1974 | $938 | 12.9% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48417 | 2.60 | 45.8 | 3.5% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 1975 | $853 | 9.8% | 90.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 48841 | 2.38 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1958 | $1,144 | 21.5% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48460 | 2.66 | 38.0 | 8.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1970 | $756 | 21.5% | 93.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 48807 | 2.28 | 48.0 | 11.9% | 18.5% | 8.8% | 1969 | $863 | 13.6% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48457 | 2.52 | 42.8 | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.1% | 1971 | $894 | 14.7% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48722 | 2.46 | 44.3 | 13.6% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1967 | $994 | 15.7% | 90.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 48415 | 2.42 | 47.4 | 6.4% | 12.4% | 10.6% | 1977 | $975 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
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 48655. 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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