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Population and households in ZIP 49031
Household size in ZIP 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49031 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 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 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49031 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 49031 than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Michigan.
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 49031
Renters in ZIP 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.6% of households in ZIP 49031 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in ZIP 49031, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than 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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49031 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, 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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $683 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $994 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49031 runs $994 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 49031
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 49031 (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 49031 have finished high school as nationally: 89.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, 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 49031
| Period | ZIP 49031 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 49031 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (5.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 49031 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 49031 | 2.40 | 47.5 | 9.7% | 21.6% | 15.8% | 1971 | $994 | 26.2% | 89.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49095 | 2.51 | 41.1 | 9.4% | 18.2% | 24.1% | 1971 | $1,030 | 22.3% | 85.6% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 49112 | 2.52 | 42.1 | 11.5% | 18.6% | 10.4% | 1979 | $1,114 | 20.7% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 49061 | 2.30 | 47.0 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 17.0% | 1974 | $949 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49130 | 2.25 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 18.5% | 17.3% | 1976 | $917 | 26.9% | 90.1% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 46514 | 2.68 | 39.7 | 15.7% | 28.8% | 10.9% | 1976 | $1,113 | 19.8% | 86.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 46530 | 2.79 | 40.8 | 6.5% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,753 | 54.1% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49120 | 2.50 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 20.9% | 8.2% | 1964 | $934 | 19.8% | 91.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 46507 | 3.05 | 35.8 | 10.5% | 14.9% | 10.9% | 1985 | $1,204 | 20.9% | 88.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 49102 | 2.60 | 48.3 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 19.1% | 1979 | $882 | 24.0% | 94.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 46635 | 2.34 | 43.9 | 9.5% | 28.1% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,161 | 43.3% | 90.4% | 6.0% |
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 49031. 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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