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Population and households in ZIP 49712
Household size in ZIP 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49712 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have smaller households.
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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.6, ZIP 49712 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 43.1, in line with the national trend. Only 22 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 49712, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, 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 49712
Renters in ZIP 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.5% of households in ZIP 49712 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (41.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. The renter share is up 2.1 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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49712: 23.2% 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 has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49712 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $628 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $979 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49712 costs $979 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $351 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 49712
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 49712 as nationally: 33.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49712: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 49712 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49712
| Period | ZIP 49712 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 49712 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. 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 49712 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 49712 | 2.14 | 49.6 | 6.9% | 20.5% | 23.2% | 1980 | $979 | 33.2% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49796 | 2.27 | 44.9 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 35.2% | 1979 | $949 | 33.7% | 95.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 49713 | 2.27 | 42.8 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 34.1% | 1980 | $946 | 28.9% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49727 | 2.21 | 48.2 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 24.3% | 1984 | $1,066 | 25.1% | 92.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 49770 | 2.34 | 43.8 | 7.0% | 28.9% | 20.4% | 1981 | $1,143 | 46.8% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49720 | 2.06 | 51.4 | 8.4% | 18.2% | 27.7% | 1981 | $1,133 | 40.6% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49729 | 2.29 | 48.3 | 3.4% | 12.4% | 35.1% | 1970 | $852 | 29.0% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 49795 | 2.26 | 44.2 | 9.8% | 22.3% | 27.7% | 1982 | $954 | 15.4% | 88.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49627 | 2.28 | 55.9 | 6.4% | 4.9% | 45.7% | 1982 | $829 | 37.9% | 93.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49799 | 2.36 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 31.0% | 1986 | $840 | 16.7% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49705 | 2.64 | 45.6 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 31.2% | 1988 | $665 | 13.9% | 91.5% | 11.0% |
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 49712. 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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