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Population and households in ZIP 49090
Household size in ZIP 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49090 is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49090 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in ZIP 49090, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49090
Renters in ZIP 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49090 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49090: 26.3% 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. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49090 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west 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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $829 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$348 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49090 pays $1,007 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $348 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest 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 49090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 49090 than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 49090 have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, 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 49090
| Period | ZIP 49090 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 49090 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 49090 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 49090 | 2.24 | 53.1 | 8.5% | 22.1% | 26.3% | 1974 | $1,007 | 28.9% | 88.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49043 | 2.82 | 33.6 | 21.3% | 40.4% | 29.3% | 1978 | $918 | 12.9% | 73.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49013 | 2.64 | 37.1 | 15.2% | 23.4% | 13.7% | 1970 | $1,063 | 15.7% | 84.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49056 | 2.87 | 37.4 | 17.2% | 12.6% | 29.5% | 1978 | $925 | 14.1% | 82.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 49027 | 3.04 | 37.4 | 9.0% | 15.7% | 22.5% | 1981 | $870 | 6.5% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 49450 | 3.44 | 35.2 | 21.5% | 15.6% | 33.3% | 1981 | $990 | 12.3% | 69.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 49038 | 2.31 | 45.8 | 12.0% | 23.3% | 21.0% | 1967 | $964 | 21.6% | 90.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49026 | 2.50 | 48.6 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 31.2% | 1971 | $994 | 15.4% | 85.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 49064 | 2.51 | 42.1 | 14.5% | 19.6% | 14.1% | 1971 | $729 | 20.3% | 84.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49055 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 12.0% | 15.4% | 12.8% | 1979 | $988 | 18.5% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49079 | 2.43 | 39.8 | 13.5% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1979 | $975 | 25.6% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
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 49090. 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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