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Population and households in ZIP 49078
Household size in ZIP 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 49078 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Michigan as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has crept up from 2.55 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 49078 is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49078: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 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 49078
Renters in ZIP 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49078 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 49078 is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49078 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $587 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,171 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$584 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49078 runs $1,171 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $584 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; 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 49078
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49078: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49078 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than 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 49078
| Period | ZIP 49078 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49078 has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 49078 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 49078 | 2.62 | 42.4 | 6.9% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 1966 | $1,171 | 20.7% | 92.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 49080 | 2.43 | 46.1 | 10.1% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,101 | 28.5% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 49070 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1975 | $861 | 14.0% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 49010 | 2.63 | 41.3 | 11.7% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 1974 | $1,214 | 18.8% | 92.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49055 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 12.0% | 15.4% | 12.8% | 1979 | $988 | 18.5% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49004 | 2.46 | 36.9 | 14.9% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,166 | 35.4% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 49344 | 2.35 | 46.5 | 6.1% | 17.1% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,163 | 14.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49074 | 3.02 | 28.3 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 2.3% | 1955 | $1,544 | 34.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49083 | 2.66 | 43.1 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 1988 | $1,012 | 42.6% | 98.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49026 | 2.50 | 48.6 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 31.2% | 1971 | $994 | 15.4% | 85.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 49060 | 2.82 | 46.9 | 3.3% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 1982 | $1,002 | 58.9% | 99.6% | 2.9% |
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 49078. 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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