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Population and households in ZIP 49720
Household size in ZIP 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49720 is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49720 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49720: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 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 49720
Renters in ZIP 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.2% of households in ZIP 49720 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south.
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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.7% of the housing in ZIP 49720, 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 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 49720 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, 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 south, 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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $642 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,133 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$491 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49720 pays $1,133 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $491 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 49720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 49720 (40.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49720: 95.0% 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 2.7 points, 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 49720
| Period | ZIP 49720 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49720 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 49720 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 49720 | 2.06 | 51.4 | 8.4% | 18.2% | 27.7% | 1981 | $1,133 | 40.6% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| 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 49770 | 2.34 | 43.8 | 7.0% | 28.9% | 20.4% | 1981 | $1,143 | 46.8% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49740 | 2.17 | 54.3 | 4.9% | 14.1% | 35.6% | 1982 | $908 | 46.2% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49713 | 2.27 | 42.8 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 34.1% | 1980 | $946 | 28.9% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49722 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 2.1% | 37.1% | 24.6% | 1984 | $1,281 | 33.1% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49764 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 2.1% | 37.1% | 24.6% | 1984 | $1,281 | 33.1% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49706 | 2.21 | 41.3 | 7.7% | 17.1% | 21.9% | 1987 | $1,070 | 28.5% | 94.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 49799 | 2.36 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 31.0% | 1986 | $840 | 16.7% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49749 | 2.17 | 54.6 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 38.8% | 1984 | $952 | 33.6% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
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 49720. 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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