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Population and households in ZIP 49007
Household size in ZIP 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49007 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.35, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.2 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.2, ZIP 49007 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 climbed from 27.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only seven 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 49007: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 49007
Renters in ZIP 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 49007: 75.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (53.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49007: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.3 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49007 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest. Only 23 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $620 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,021 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49007 runs $1,021 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $488 a month since 2006–10, up 92%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
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 49007
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 49007 than nationally: 26.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast 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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 49007 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only 17 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 49007
| Period | ZIP 49007 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49007 runs well above the national rate: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 13.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 49007 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 49007 | 2.18 | 30.2 | 19.8% | 75.0% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,021 | 26.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 49006 | 2.15 | 30.3 | 10.8% | 65.4% | 8.9% | 1975 | $1,179 | 47.2% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49008 | 2.22 | 36.6 | 11.7% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,106 | 54.5% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49001 | 2.48 | 33.5 | 14.3% | 48.2% | 12.4% | 1951 | $1,125 | 30.0% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49004 | 2.46 | 36.9 | 14.9% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,166 | 35.4% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 49074 | 3.02 | 28.3 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 2.3% | 1955 | $1,544 | 34.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49048 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 13.2% | 35.5% | 7.8% | 1965 | $1,113 | 24.8% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49009 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 10.1% | 32.5% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,381 | 45.8% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| 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 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 49007. 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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