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Population and households in ZIP 49643
Household size in ZIP 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49643 is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.47 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49643 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, 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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49643: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 49643 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49643
Renters in ZIP 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.8% of households in ZIP 49643 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 25.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, 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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.1% of the housing in ZIP 49643, 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 3.0 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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49643 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have newer homes.
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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $783 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $897 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,287 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$558 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49643 costs $1,287 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $558 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable 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 49643
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 49643 than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49643 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
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 49643
| Period | ZIP 49643 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49643 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 44 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.9 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 49643 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 49643 | 2.39 | 45.0 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 18.1% | 1990 | $1,287 | 32.5% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49637 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 14.3% | 22.1% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,023 | 21.9% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 49650 | 2.54 | 41.3 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 15.2% | 1994 | $1,333 | 44.5% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 49685 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 11.3% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 1989 | $1,395 | 37.9% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49684 | 2.40 | 45.5 | 10.2% | 27.6% | 10.5% | 1982 | $1,429 | 46.2% | 96.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 49620 | 2.70 | 40.8 | 10.8% | 13.0% | 10.5% | 1993 | $1,176 | 19.5% | 90.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49617 | 2.32 | 52.3 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 32.5% | 1985 | $891 | 36.0% | 93.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 49683 | 2.48 | 48.1 | 8.8% | 12.4% | 28.7% | 1990 | $1,005 | 20.8% | 90.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49640 | 2.19 | 55.5 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 34.9% | 1985 | $913 | 37.3% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49666 | 2.84 | 38.8 | 6.9% | 22.5% | 18.5% | 1980 | $988 | 22.1% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49696 | 2.56 | 43.0 | 8.8% | 5.5% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,422 | 43.1% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
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 49643. 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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