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Population and households in ZIP 49706
Household size in ZIP 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49706 are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49706 are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49706: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 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 49706
Renters in ZIP 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49706 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49706: 21.9% 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. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 49706 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 49706 has newer homes than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,070 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49706 pays $1,070 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $353 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
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 49706
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 49706 (28.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49706: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. 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 49706
| Period | ZIP 49706 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49706 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 49706 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 49706 | 2.21 | 41.3 | 7.7% | 17.1% | 21.9% | 1987 | $1,070 | 28.5% | 94.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 49764 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 2.1% | 37.1% | 24.6% | 1984 | $1,281 | 33.1% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49722 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 2.1% | 37.1% | 24.6% | 1984 | $1,281 | 33.1% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49716 | 2.42 | 43.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 25.9% | 1988 | $1,102 | 30.9% | 96.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 49769 | 2.53 | 37.3 | 15.7% | 17.4% | 14.9% | 1992 | $988 | 23.0% | 95.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 49749 | 2.17 | 54.6 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 38.8% | 1984 | $952 | 33.6% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49770 | 2.34 | 43.8 | 7.0% | 28.9% | 20.4% | 1981 | $1,143 | 46.8% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49791 | 2.50 | 56.3 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 51.7% | 1988 | $1,266 | 30.5% | 92.1% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 49740 | 2.17 | 54.3 | 4.9% | 14.1% | 35.6% | 1982 | $908 | 46.2% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49705 | 2.64 | 45.6 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 31.2% | 1988 | $665 | 13.9% | 91.5% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 49720 | 2.06 | 51.4 | 8.4% | 18.2% | 27.7% | 1981 | $1,133 | 40.6% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
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 49706. 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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