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Population and households in ZIP 49420
Household size in ZIP 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49420 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, ZIP 49420 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, a much bigger shift than 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49420: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 49420
Renters in ZIP 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49420 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49420: 17.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49420 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $790 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$150 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49420 runs $790 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $150 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, 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. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 49420
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49420: 19.5% 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 7.6 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 49420 have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 11.2 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 49420
| Period | ZIP 49420 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 49420 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 49420 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 49420 | 2.45 | 45.7 | 8.4% | 21.0% | 17.5% | 1967 | $790 | 19.5% | 90.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49436 | 2.11 | 59.3 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 60.6% | 1981 | $1,043 | 26.9% | 95.7% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 49449 | 2.23 | 58.4 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 46.8% | 1977 | $852 | 43.2% | 94.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 49455 | 2.63 | 39.6 | 14.8% | 19.6% | 19.1% | 1971 | $793 | 19.3% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 49459 | 2.78 | 45.0 | 10.7% | 9.5% | 33.2% | 1977 | $861 | 15.8% | 84.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 49309 | 2.45 | 49.7 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 49.1% | 1975 | $952 | 14.4% | 88.8% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 49312 | 2.48 | 49.3 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 45.0% | 1976 | $977 | 15.3% | 89.2% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 49642 | 2.52 | 45.1 | 12.2% | 18.3% | 66.3% | 1975 | $681 | 11.9% | 82.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49623 | 2.49 | 45.9 | 7.9% | 13.7% | 36.8% | 1981 | $1,093 | 13.4% | 88.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 49338 | 2.68 | 36.2 | 18.5% | 13.3% | 21.9% | 1983 | $984 | 16.3% | 93.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 49677 | 2.39 | 43.6 | 8.3% | 20.6% | 16.0% | 1972 | $825 | 17.9% | 89.0% | 6.5% |
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 49420. 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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