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Population and households in ZIP 49696
Household size in ZIP 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49696 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 49696 is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the 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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 49696 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 49696
Renters in ZIP 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.5% of households in ZIP 49696 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.3 points, even as the national share rose. Only 13 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49696: 14.5% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, 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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 49696 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only 23 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $920 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $896 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,422 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49696 costs $1,422 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rent has climbed $503 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 49696
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 49696 (43.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.3 points, 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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49696: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49696
| Period | ZIP 49696 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in ZIP 49696 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (5.9%). Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49696 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 49696 | 2.56 | 43.0 | 8.8% | 5.5% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,422 | 43.1% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 49666 | 2.84 | 38.8 | 6.9% | 22.5% | 18.5% | 1980 | $988 | 22.1% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49686 | 2.16 | 45.0 | 7.6% | 26.2% | 11.1% | 1987 | $1,352 | 42.3% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 49685 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 11.3% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 1989 | $1,395 | 37.9% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49649 | 2.90 | 39.5 | 10.5% | 17.3% | 15.0% | 1987 | $1,046 | 20.8% | 94.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49684 | 2.40 | 45.5 | 10.2% | 27.6% | 10.5% | 1982 | $1,429 | 46.2% | 96.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 49637 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 14.3% | 22.1% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,023 | 21.9% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 49690 | 2.46 | 49.1 | 8.2% | 9.8% | 23.4% | 1985 | $1,319 | 47.3% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 49643 | 2.39 | 45.0 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 18.1% | 1990 | $1,287 | 32.5% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49620 | 2.70 | 40.8 | 10.8% | 13.0% | 10.5% | 1993 | $1,176 | 19.5% | 90.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49680 | 2.89 | 37.1 | 10.1% | 6.5% | 19.5% | 1988 | $987 | 19.2% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
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 49696. 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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