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Population and households in ZIP 49203
Household size in ZIP 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49203 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49203 are younger than 39.3 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 36.7, 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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in ZIP 49203 (13.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 49203 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 49203
Renters in ZIP 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in ZIP 49203 rent their homes (32.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Michigan as a whole (26.8%). More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, 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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 49203 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.7 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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49203 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 southwest, 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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $780 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $792 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $880 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$249 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49203 costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $249 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
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 49203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49203: 21.9% 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 edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49203 is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, 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 49203
| Period | ZIP 49203 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 49203: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 49203 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 49203 | 2.42 | 39.3 | 13.6% | 32.5% | 9.0% | 1956 | $1,029 | 21.9% | 91.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 49201 | 2.58 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 24.6% | 8.7% | 1974 | $1,020 | 24.0% | 91.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49202 | 2.14 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 45.8% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,005 | 18.3% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| 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 49234 | 2.43 | 48.3 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1969 | $1,089 | 33.2% | 94.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49246 | 2.75 | 36.1 | 16.1% | 5.0% | 10.7% | 1973 | $881 | 30.9% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 49269 | 3.20 | 40.3 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 7.5% | 1976 | $958 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49261 | 2.78 | 40.7 | 16.0% | 11.2% | 15.0% | 1983 | $1,078 | 24.9% | 85.1% | 4.7% |
| 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% |
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 49203. 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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