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Population and households in ZIP 49236
Household size in ZIP 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, ZIP 49236 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Michigan overall, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, even as the national average fell.
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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49236 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, 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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49236: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 49236
Renters in ZIP 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49236 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, 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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 49236 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, 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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49236 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.
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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $737 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,000 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49236 runs $1,000 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 49236
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 49236 than nationally: 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49236: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 49236
| Period | ZIP 49236 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 49236 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 49236 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 49236 | 2.67 | 42.9 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 1968 | $1,000 | 31.0% | 95.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 49286 | 2.45 | 42.3 | 9.8% | 20.3% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,036 | 26.7% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48158 | 2.39 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,157 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49287 | 2.62 | 46.8 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 15.3% | 1963 | $749 | 22.7% | 92.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49229 | 2.62 | 43.5 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 1965 | $1,040 | 22.8% | 93.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 49265 | 2.48 | 51.4 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 21.9% | 1979 | $883 | 26.0% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48176 | 2.62 | 45.6 | 5.8% | 15.7% | 5.3% | 1988 | $1,233 | 60.0% | 96.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49221 | 2.39 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 29.2% | 9.2% | 1968 | $1,031 | 22.5% | 89.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49263 | 2.45 | 52.9 | 5.4% | 7.4% | 16.1% | 1978 | $985 | 18.7% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 49230 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 5.9% | 10.5% | 22.9% | 1975 | $1,262 | 26.4% | 95.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 48160 | 2.53 | 40.7 | 6.8% | 18.7% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,288 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 4.9% |
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 49236. 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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