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Population and households in ZIP 48726
Household size in ZIP 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 48726 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48726 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48726: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 48726
Renters in ZIP 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48726 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 48726 than nationally: 12.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48726 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, 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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $848 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48726 pays $848 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $265 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 48726
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48726: 15.0% 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 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 48726 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 48726 have finished high school (91.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, 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 48726
| Period | ZIP 48726 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 48726: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.3 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 48726 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 48726 | 2.57 | 43.0 | 8.5% | 14.2% | 12.0% | 1966 | $848 | 15.0% | 91.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 48735 | 2.39 | 39.9 | 10.1% | 15.3% | 11.2% | 1958 | $797 | 14.3% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48729 | 2.66 | 46.7 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1974 | $1,027 | 11.6% | 87.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48426 | 3.02 | 31.0 | 5.5% | 13.8% | 15.9% | 1967 | $638 | 9.8% | 77.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 48410 | 2.14 | 49.2 | 6.1% | 17.4% | 19.0% | 1953 | $929 | 5.8% | 87.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 48475 | 2.31 | 45.5 | 6.2% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 1966 | $763 | 17.9% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 48472 | 2.35 | 44.5 | 6.2% | 12.7% | 16.7% | 1962 | $895 | 7.7% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48723 | 2.36 | 46.7 | 10.1% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 1972 | $860 | 17.8% | 91.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 48741 | 2.79 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 14.6% | 17.2% | 1975 | $963 | 14.6% | 88.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 48767 | 2.39 | 46.9 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 1953 | $951 | 13.3% | 94.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 48701 | 2.19 | 47.1 | 9.8% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 1958 | $865 | 15.3% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
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 48726. 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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