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Population and households in ZIP 48821
Household size in ZIP 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 48821 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.8, ZIP 48821 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.5, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, 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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in ZIP 48821, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 48821 has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 48821
Renters in ZIP 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 48821 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.5 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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48821: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 48821 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 48821 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $838 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $868 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $945 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,062 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$224 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48821 costs $1,062 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $224 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
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 48821
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 48821 than nationally: 39.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 48821: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 48821 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 48821
| Period | ZIP 48821 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 48821 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. 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 48821 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 48821 | 2.49 | 46.8 | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,062 | 39.6% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 48911 | 2.44 | 37.2 | 16.6% | 45.5% | 8.5% | 1974 | $1,007 | 26.0% | 89.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 48876 | 2.71 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 28.0% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,118 | 20.0% | 96.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48842 | 2.40 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 33.9% | 8.3% | 1987 | $1,460 | 39.9% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48910 | 2.16 | 35.9 | 12.1% | 41.2% | 10.0% | 1957 | $1,036 | 33.0% | 90.9% | 8.3% |
| 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 48915 | 2.22 | 36.0 | 17.1% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1942 | $1,112 | 29.2% | 87.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48837 | 2.35 | 44.7 | 5.6% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 1977 | $1,372 | 40.5% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48912 | 2.19 | 31.6 | 10.1% | 54.6% | 8.5% | 1955 | $1,123 | 42.1% | 92.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 48827 | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.7% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 1972 | $983 | 21.2% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
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 48821. 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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