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Household size in ZIP 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48854 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 48854 is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has nationally.
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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48854: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 48854 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 48854
Renters in ZIP 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% of households in ZIP 48854 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 48854: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 48854 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48854 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, 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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,030 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,357 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$587 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48854 pays $1,357 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rent has climbed $587 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 48854
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 48854 than nationally: 39.3% 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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48854: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, 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 48854
| Period | ZIP 48854 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48854 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 48854 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 48854 | 2.54 | 42.7 | 6.2% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,357 | 39.3% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48842 | 2.40 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 33.9% | 8.3% | 1987 | $1,460 | 39.9% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 49251 | 2.66 | 39.6 | 9.8% | 14.7% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.5% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48819 | 2.79 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,156 | 19.6% | 95.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 48911 | 2.44 | 37.2 | 16.6% | 45.5% | 8.5% | 1974 | $1,007 | 26.0% | 89.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 48910 | 2.16 | 35.9 | 12.1% | 41.2% | 10.0% | 1957 | $1,036 | 33.0% | 90.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 48821 | 2.49 | 46.8 | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,062 | 39.6% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 49264 | 2.83 | 38.2 | 14.8% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 1989 | $1,134 | 17.9% | 94.2% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 48827 | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.7% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 1972 | $983 | 21.2% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48895 | 2.46 | 46.6 | 6.0% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,069 | 47.0% | 97.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 48876 | 2.71 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 28.0% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,118 | 20.0% | 96.8% | 4.2% |
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 48854. 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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