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Population and households in ZIP 48875
Household size in ZIP 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48875 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.70 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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48875 is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.2, even as the national median rose. Only 47 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in ZIP 48875, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48875
Renters in ZIP 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in ZIP 48875 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, 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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 48875 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 48875 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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 48875 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the south, 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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $778 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $880 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,082 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 48875 costs $1,082 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $364 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west 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 48875
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 48875 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48875: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 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 48875
| Period | ZIP 48875 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48875 has been low: just 2.4% 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 33 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, 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 48875 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 48875 | 2.54 | 36.0 | 8.1% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,082 | 27.6% | 96.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 48851 | 2.75 | 39.2 | 11.9% | 19.0% | 10.5% | 1969 | $1,038 | 20.0% | 91.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 48894 | 2.81 | 34.4 | 5.6% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 1973 | $747 | 32.5% | 93.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 48890 | 2.70 | 41.9 | 5.6% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 1974 | $1,029 | 18.8% | 91.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 48822 | 2.66 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1980 | $1,232 | 30.3% | 96.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 48861 | 2.53 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 1959 | $1,098 | 32.7% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 48873 | 3.20 | 34.5 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 1977 | $991 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 48837 | 2.35 | 44.7 | 5.6% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 1977 | $1,372 | 40.5% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48846 | 2.60 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1964 | $898 | 12.4% | 86.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 48849 | 2.93 | 38.5 | 9.2% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 1964 | $991 | 18.8% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48897 | 2.51 | 45.8 | 4.3% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 1956 | $791 | 18.8% | 93.8% | 6.5% |
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 48875. 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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