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Population and households in ZIP 49202
Household size in ZIP 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49202 are small: just 2.14 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 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 30 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49202 are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Michigan as a whole, where the median age is 41.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, 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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 49202 (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Michigan overall (10.7%). The single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points since 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 49202
Renters in ZIP 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 49202 than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 39.4% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 44 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 49202 is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, 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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49202 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $730 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $797 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,005 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$335 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49202 costs $1,005 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $335 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 49202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 49202 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49202 is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 49202
| Period | ZIP 49202 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49202 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.1 points from 2006–10, 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 49202 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 49202 | 2.14 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 45.8% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,005 | 18.3% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 49201 | 2.58 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 24.6% | 8.7% | 1974 | $1,020 | 24.0% | 91.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49203 | 2.42 | 39.3 | 13.6% | 32.5% | 9.0% | 1956 | $1,029 | 21.9% | 91.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 49254 | 2.34 | 46.0 | 10.6% | 16.8% | 10.5% | 1958 | $1,208 | 21.4% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 49283 | 2.79 | 32.8 | 9.8% | 24.1% | 12.4% | 1981 | $888 | 30.5% | 95.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 49269 | 3.20 | 40.3 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 7.5% | 1976 | $958 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49277 | 2.70 | 38.6 | 7.2% | 4.0% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,179 | 29.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 49272 | 2.60 | 41.8 | 10.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1976 | $982 | 28.5% | 95.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49234 | 2.43 | 48.3 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1969 | $1,089 | 33.2% | 94.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49259 | 2.32 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 14.8% | 1981 | $987 | 22.8% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 49261 | 2.78 | 40.7 | 16.0% | 11.2% | 15.0% | 1983 | $1,078 | 24.9% | 85.1% | 4.7% |
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 49202. 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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