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Population and households in ZIP 49098
Household size in ZIP 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49098 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49098 are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 49098 (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 49098 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49098
Renters in ZIP 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 49098 own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 1.6 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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49098: 23.2% 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. Vacancy is up 3.4 points from 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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49098 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $596 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $688 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $716 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $952 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$356 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49098 costs $952 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $356 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 49098
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49098: 19.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 49098 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a lower 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 49098
| Period | ZIP 49098 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49098 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 49098 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 49098 | 2.56 | 40.3 | 13.1% | 25.8% | 23.2% | 1968 | $952 | 19.1% | 85.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 49038 | 2.31 | 45.8 | 12.0% | 23.3% | 21.0% | 1967 | $964 | 21.6% | 90.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49057 | 2.78 | 38.0 | 13.6% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 1971 | $823 | 10.7% | 81.3% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 49084 | 2.01 | 51.1 | 9.5% | 28.5% | 28.9% | 1964 | $1,036 | 17.8% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 49043 | 2.82 | 33.6 | 21.3% | 40.4% | 29.3% | 1978 | $918 | 12.9% | 73.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49022 | 2.38 | 38.6 | 26.4% | 42.7% | 10.2% | 1962 | $909 | 17.2% | 85.8% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 49064 | 2.51 | 42.1 | 14.5% | 19.6% | 14.1% | 1971 | $729 | 20.3% | 84.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49111 | 2.47 | 47.1 | 7.0% | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1965 | $783 | 19.7% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49126 | 2.47 | 46.1 | 3.2% | 11.0% | 4.0% | 1971 | $1,055 | 26.2% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 49085 | 2.35 | 44.6 | 3.7% | 24.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,390 | 50.2% | 97.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49047 | 2.28 | 44.5 | 11.5% | 24.1% | 18.4% | 1962 | $866 | 19.1% | 89.2% | 7.9% |
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 49098. 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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