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Population and households in ZIP 48912
Household size in ZIP 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48912 are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.28, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 have smaller households.
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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.6, ZIP 48912 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 31.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 48912 (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 48912
Renters in ZIP 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 48912 rent: 54.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 35.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 48912 is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (10.2%). Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48912 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $698 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $796 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $874 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,123 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48912 runs $1,123 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $425 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the center.
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 48912
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 48912 than nationally: 42.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 48912 have finished high school (92.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 48912
| Period | ZIP 48912 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 48912 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, 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 48912 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 48912 | 2.19 | 31.6 | 10.1% | 54.6% | 8.5% | 1955 | $1,123 | 42.1% | 92.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 48933 | 1.61 | 29.3 | 14.7% | 94.6% | 12.0% | 1960 | $918 | 30.3% | 89.2% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 48825 | 1.57 | 19.4 | 9.0% | 40.5% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,084 | 61.6% | 99.9% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 48915 | 2.22 | 36.0 | 17.1% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1942 | $1,112 | 29.2% | 87.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 48823 | 2.33 | 31.7 | 5.9% | 56.7% | 11.1% | 1983 | $1,199 | 61.2% | 98.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 48906 | 2.40 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 32.5% | 7.5% | 1962 | $1,325 | 29.8% | 90.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 48824 | 2.27 | 19.4 | 9.0% | 40.5% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,084 | 73.4% | 91.6% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 48910 | 2.16 | 35.9 | 12.1% | 41.2% | 10.0% | 1957 | $1,036 | 33.0% | 90.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 48911 | 2.44 | 37.2 | 16.6% | 45.5% | 8.5% | 1974 | $1,007 | 26.0% | 89.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 48917 | 2.15 | 43.6 | 8.1% | 39.7% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,167 | 40.4% | 93.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 48864 | 2.64 | 38.9 | 5.8% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,245 | 75.3% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
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 48912. 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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