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Population and households in ZIP 49001
Household size in ZIP 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49001 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.43, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.5, ZIP 49001 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.2, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 49001 (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 49001 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 49001
Renters in ZIP 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 49001 than nationally: 48.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. Only 37 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 49001: 12.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, 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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49001 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 33 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $725 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $787 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,125 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49001 pays $1,125 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $351 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 49001
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 49001 (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49001 is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 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 49001
| Period | ZIP 49001 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49001 is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 49001 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 49001 | 2.48 | 33.5 | 14.3% | 48.2% | 12.4% | 1951 | $1,125 | 30.0% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49008 | 2.22 | 36.6 | 11.7% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,106 | 54.5% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49007 | 2.18 | 30.2 | 19.8% | 75.0% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,021 | 26.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 49048 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 13.2% | 35.5% | 7.8% | 1965 | $1,113 | 24.8% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49006 | 2.15 | 30.3 | 10.8% | 65.4% | 8.9% | 1975 | $1,179 | 47.2% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49074 | 3.02 | 28.3 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 2.3% | 1955 | $1,544 | 34.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49024 | 2.50 | 39.2 | 9.9% | 31.0% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,255 | 52.0% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49002 | 2.39 | 42.3 | 7.7% | 30.3% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,072 | 40.1% | 96.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 49004 | 2.46 | 36.9 | 14.9% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,166 | 35.4% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 49009 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 10.1% | 32.5% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,381 | 45.8% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49053 | 2.59 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 1979 | $948 | 31.3% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
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 49001. 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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