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Population and households in ZIP 48846
Household size in ZIP 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 48846 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.51 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in ZIP 48846 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Grand Rapids area as a whole, where the median age is 38.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, mirroring the country.
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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 48846 (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Grand Rapids area (9.7%). The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 48846
Renters in ZIP 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 48846 rent their homes (30.0%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Locally, though, renters make up a bigger share here than in the Grand Rapids area as a whole (25.4%). More than a third of owners (36.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48846: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Grand Rapids area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48846 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center 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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $642 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $670 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $898 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$255 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48846 pays $898 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $255 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south 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 48846
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48846: 12.4% 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 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 48846 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 48846 has a lower 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 48846
| Period | ZIP 48846 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 48846 than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.7 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 48846 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 48846 | 2.60 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1964 | $898 | 12.4% | 86.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48851 | 2.75 | 39.2 | 11.9% | 19.0% | 10.5% | 1969 | $1,038 | 20.0% | 91.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 48865 | 2.65 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 21.6% | 12.5% | 1979 | $840 | 11.2% | 88.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 48860 | 2.93 | 41.9 | 11.9% | 24.6% | 2.7% | 1972 | $697 | 4.9% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48881 | 2.81 | 38.3 | 9.0% | 18.8% | 3.0% | 1980 | $840 | 25.7% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48809 | 2.63 | 42.2 | 13.2% | 23.1% | 10.7% | 1966 | $909 | 17.8% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 48873 | 3.20 | 34.5 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 1977 | $991 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 48875 | 2.54 | 36.0 | 8.1% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,082 | 27.6% | 96.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48815 | 2.76 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 17.3% | 1987 | $1,398 | 26.4% | 96.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 48845 | 2.98 | 39.1 | 16.4% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 1956 | $740 | 10.3% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 49331 | 2.59 | 40.9 | 8.7% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,619 | 38.7% | 94.9% | 1.4% |
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 48846. 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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