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Population and households in ZIP 49251
Household size in ZIP 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49251 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Michigan as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, 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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49251 are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Michigan overall, where the median age is 41.3. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, 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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 49251 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
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 49251
Renters in ZIP 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49251 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 49251 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49251 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $877 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,160 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49251 pays $1,160 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 49251
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49251: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49251: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 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 49251
| Period | ZIP 49251 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49251 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.3 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 49251 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 49251 | 2.66 | 39.6 | 9.8% | 14.7% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.5% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| 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 49264 | 2.83 | 38.2 | 14.8% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 1989 | $1,134 | 17.9% | 94.2% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 48854 | 2.54 | 42.7 | 6.2% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,357 | 39.3% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48819 | 2.79 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,156 | 19.6% | 95.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49259 | 2.32 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 14.8% | 1981 | $987 | 22.8% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 49285 | 2.44 | 49.1 | 6.5% | 18.0% | 7.9% | 1981 | $877 | 25.1% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 48827 | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.7% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 1972 | $983 | 21.2% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49284 | 2.40 | 45.0 | 10.5% | 21.4% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,107 | 16.5% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 48137 | 2.44 | 54.0 | 5.9% | 8.2% | 13.7% | 1983 | $1,092 | 30.5% | 95.2% | 3.8% |
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 49251. 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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