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Population and households in ZIP 49068
Household size in ZIP 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49068 are small: just 2.36 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 dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.1, ZIP 49068 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, mirroring the country.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49068: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.1 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 49068
Renters in ZIP 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49068 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 49068 is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (10.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49068 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $775 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,060 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$336 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49068 pays $1,060 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $336 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.4% 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 northeast and lowest 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 49068
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 49068 as nationally: 35.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Michigan as a whole (32.7%). The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49068: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49068
| Period | ZIP 49068 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49068 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 49068 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 49068 | 2.36 | 44.1 | 7.3% | 23.9% | 8.6% | 1963 | $1,060 | 35.8% | 95.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 49033 | 2.51 | 50.9 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 1973 | $1,005 | 39.5% | 97.8% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 49014 | 2.66 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 26.8% | 11.7% | 1964 | $1,039 | 23.7% | 91.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49224 | 2.57 | 35.6 | 14.6% | 28.7% | 18.7% | 1954 | $885 | 18.8% | 88.8% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 49029 | 2.42 | 49.0 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 14.7% | 1974 | $941 | 18.9% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49245 | 2.87 | 39.6 | 11.2% | 24.7% | 11.5% | 1965 | $941 | 14.9% | 84.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49015 | 2.52 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 27.5% | 7.8% | 1965 | $1,083 | 26.8% | 91.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 49017 | 2.47 | 43.7 | 15.7% | 27.0% | 10.5% | 1958 | $980 | 20.9% | 92.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 49037 | 2.37 | 37.4 | 17.3% | 38.8% | 12.8% | 1961 | $946 | 13.4% | 89.1% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 49051 | 2.67 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 1985 | $958 | 22.8% | 94.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49284 | 2.40 | 45.0 | 10.5% | 21.4% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,107 | 16.5% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
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 49068. 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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