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Population and households in ZIP 49348
Household size in ZIP 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49348 average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.67, even as the national average fell. 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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 49348 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 37.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 49348 (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Grand Rapids area overall (9.7%). The single-parent share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as 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 49348
Renters in ZIP 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49348 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.4 points, 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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 49348 than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49348 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $755 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $945 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,360 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$605 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49348 runs $1,360 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Grand Rapids area overall ($1,285). Rents are up $605 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 49348
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49348: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49348 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 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 49348
| Period | ZIP 49348 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49348 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49348 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 49348 | 2.73 | 39.0 | 12.3% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,360 | 24.3% | 93.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 49335 | 3.18 | 30.7 | 24.5% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1987 | $1,653 | 24.5% | 86.6% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 49344 | 2.35 | 46.5 | 6.1% | 17.1% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,163 | 14.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49333 | 2.81 | 37.3 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 1990 | $1,080 | 30.1% | 94.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 49328 | 2.72 | 38.8 | 11.9% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 1976 | $814 | 22.5% | 92.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49323 | 2.89 | 38.9 | 9.3% | 2.8% | 11.4% | 1989 | $1,505 | 26.5% | 94.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49070 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1975 | $861 | 14.0% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 49046 | 2.41 | 55.3 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 21.8% | 1971 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49010 | 2.63 | 41.3 | 11.7% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 1974 | $1,214 | 18.8% | 92.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49058 | 2.53 | 42.9 | 9.3% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 1968 | $856 | 23.9% | 92.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 49325 | 2.94 | 40.9 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,071 | 23.8% | 95.8% | 1.9% |
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 49348. 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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