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Population and households in ZIP 49221
Household size in ZIP 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49221 are small: just 2.39 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 dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in ZIP 49221 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 49221 than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 49221 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 49221
Renters in ZIP 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 49221 own their homes; 29.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. 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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 49221 as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, 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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49221 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,031 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$354 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49221 runs $1,031 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $354 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 49221
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49221: 22.5% 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 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49221 is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 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 49221
| Period | ZIP 49221 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 49221 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (5.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 49221 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 49221 | 2.39 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 29.2% | 9.2% | 1968 | $1,031 | 22.5% | 89.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49268 | 2.38 | 49.8 | 7.8% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 1955 | $1,140 | 24.2% | 96.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49286 | 2.45 | 42.3 | 9.8% | 20.3% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,036 | 26.7% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 49235 | 2.57 | 44.0 | 8.4% | 12.9% | 10.4% | 1957 | $1,042 | 14.6% | 84.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 49287 | 2.62 | 46.8 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 15.3% | 1963 | $749 | 22.7% | 92.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49265 | 2.48 | 51.4 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 21.9% | 1979 | $883 | 26.0% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49228 | 2.54 | 42.8 | 7.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 1945 | $1,212 | 17.6% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49229 | 2.62 | 43.5 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 1965 | $1,040 | 22.8% | 93.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 49236 | 2.67 | 42.9 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 1968 | $1,000 | 31.0% | 95.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 49253 | 2.31 | 52.0 | 11.7% | 6.7% | 30.7% | 1970 | $978 | 35.8% | 95.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 49238 | 2.52 | 42.5 | 10.3% | 15.1% | 11.5% | 1952 | $916 | 20.5% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
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 49221. 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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