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Population and households in ZIP 49085
Household size in ZIP 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49085 are small: just 2.35 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. Household size has crept up from 2.30 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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, ZIP 49085 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in ZIP 49085, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 49085
Renters in ZIP 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.0% of households in ZIP 49085 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, 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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 49085 as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49085 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $906 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,013 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,390 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49085 costs $1,390 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 49085
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 49085: 50.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 49085: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 34 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 49085
| Period | ZIP 49085 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49085 has been low: just 2.5% 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 40 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 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 49085 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 49085 | 2.35 | 44.6 | 3.7% | 24.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,390 | 50.2% | 97.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49127 | 2.52 | 45.4 | 6.8% | 20.3% | 10.0% | 1977 | $1,459 | 47.2% | 97.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 49022 | 2.38 | 38.6 | 26.4% | 42.7% | 10.2% | 1962 | $909 | 17.2% | 85.8% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 49126 | 2.47 | 46.1 | 3.2% | 11.0% | 4.0% | 1971 | $1,055 | 26.2% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 49101 | 2.41 | 47.3 | 10.2% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,125 | 29.4% | 94.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 49104 | 2.14 | 24.6 | 4.5% | 65.7% | 8.0% | 1970 | $941 | 78.6% | 98.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 49084 | 2.01 | 51.1 | 9.5% | 28.5% | 28.9% | 1964 | $1,036 | 17.8% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 49106 | 2.47 | 46.4 | 12.8% | 19.1% | 15.2% | 1978 | $1,123 | 29.0% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 49111 | 2.47 | 47.1 | 7.0% | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1965 | $783 | 19.7% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49103 | 2.42 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 36.4% | 8.8% | 1971 | $879 | 54.5% | 95.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49102 | 2.60 | 48.3 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 19.1% | 1979 | $882 | 24.0% | 94.1% | 4.4% |
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 49085. 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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