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Population and households in ZIP 48820
Household size in ZIP 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48820 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48820 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48820: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 48820
Renters in ZIP 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.6% of households in ZIP 48820 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, 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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48820: just 2.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48820 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $903 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $978 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48820 pays $1,254 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $350 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable 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 48820
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 48820 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48820: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 48820 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48820
| Period | ZIP 48820 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 48820 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, 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 48820 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 48820 | 2.58 | 42.9 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 1988 | $1,254 | 48.2% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 48906 | 2.40 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 32.5% | 7.5% | 1962 | $1,325 | 29.8% | 90.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 48808 | 2.26 | 41.5 | 12.8% | 31.9% | 5.2% | 1989 | $1,387 | 40.6% | 94.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48915 | 2.22 | 36.0 | 17.1% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1942 | $1,112 | 29.2% | 87.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48917 | 2.15 | 43.6 | 8.1% | 39.7% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,167 | 40.4% | 93.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48933 | 1.61 | 29.3 | 14.7% | 94.6% | 12.0% | 1960 | $918 | 30.3% | 89.2% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 48912 | 2.19 | 31.6 | 10.1% | 54.6% | 8.5% | 1955 | $1,123 | 42.1% | 92.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 48823 | 2.33 | 31.7 | 5.9% | 56.7% | 11.1% | 1983 | $1,199 | 61.2% | 98.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48825 | 1.57 | 19.4 | 9.0% | 40.5% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,084 | 61.6% | 99.9% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 48822 | 2.66 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1980 | $1,232 | 30.3% | 96.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 48824 | 2.27 | 19.4 | 9.0% | 40.5% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,084 | 73.4% | 91.6% | 11.2% |
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 48820. 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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