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Population and households in ZIP 48847
Household size in ZIP 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 48847 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest 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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in ZIP 48847 is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 48847 (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points, even as 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 48847
Renters in ZIP 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in ZIP 48847 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 48847 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, 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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48847 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, 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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $635 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $683 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $748 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $885 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48847 costs $885 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $250 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 48847
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48847: 22.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, 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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 48847 have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 48847
| Period | ZIP 48847 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 48847 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 48847 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 48847 | 2.44 | 40.1 | 10.8% | 19.8% | 7.6% | 1960 | $885 | 22.4% | 88.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 48862 | 2.73 | 38.9 | 10.4% | 8.2% | 16.3% | 1953 | $1,208 | 24.2% | 96.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 48874 | 2.66 | 43.2 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% | 1970 | $1,076 | 19.9% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 48801 | 2.42 | 36.5 | 11.7% | 25.6% | 7.0% | 1968 | $942 | 30.0% | 96.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 48806 | 2.44 | 45.1 | 12.1% | 16.3% | 10.6% | 1965 | $991 | 15.9% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48856 | 2.74 | 38.2 | 11.4% | 25.0% | 6.2% | 1955 | $824 | 13.1% | 86.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 48871 | 2.48 | 42.6 | 8.3% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 1971 | $985 | 25.4% | 92.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 48889 | 2.43 | 41.9 | 8.1% | 14.5% | 7.7% | 1970 | $832 | 12.2% | 92.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 48853 | 2.42 | 42.8 | 8.0% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1957 | $439 | 13.8% | 90.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 48807 | 2.28 | 48.0 | 11.9% | 18.5% | 8.8% | 1969 | $863 | 13.6% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48877 | 2.43 | 44.3 | 11.4% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 1980 | $817 | 11.1% | 90.8% | 8.3% |
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 48847. 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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