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Population and households in ZIP 49285
Household size in ZIP 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49285 run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49285 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 are older.
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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49285: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 49285
Renters in ZIP 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49285 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 49285 than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, 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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49285 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $736 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $896 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $877 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$141 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49285 costs $877 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $141 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 49285
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 49285 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, 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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49285 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Michigan. The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, 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 49285
| Period | ZIP 49285 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49285 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.8 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 49285 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 49285 | 2.44 | 49.1 | 6.5% | 18.0% | 7.9% | 1981 | $877 | 25.1% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 49259 | 2.32 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 14.8% | 1981 | $987 | 22.8% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 48137 | 2.44 | 54.0 | 5.9% | 8.2% | 13.7% | 1983 | $1,092 | 30.5% | 95.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 48819 | 2.79 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,156 | 19.6% | 95.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49272 | 2.60 | 41.8 | 10.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1976 | $982 | 28.5% | 95.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 49251 | 2.66 | 39.6 | 9.8% | 14.7% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.5% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 48118 | 2.36 | 49.3 | 4.5% | 20.3% | 5.7% | 1982 | $1,737 | 52.0% | 97.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 49277 | 2.70 | 38.6 | 7.2% | 4.0% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,179 | 29.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48169 | 2.43 | 48.6 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 1988 | $1,152 | 39.1% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 48854 | 2.54 | 42.7 | 6.2% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,357 | 39.3% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48843 | 2.62 | 42.0 | 6.6% | 21.7% | 4.6% | 1992 | $1,529 | 37.5% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
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 49285. 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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