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Population and households in ZIP 49781
Household size in ZIP 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.93 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49781 is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 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 2.40 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.1, ZIP 49781 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 49781: 15.1% of all households, against 11.6% 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 49781
Renters in ZIP 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 49781 own their homes; 30.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in Michigan overall (26.8%). Among homeowners, 53.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49781: 24.4% 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.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49781 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Michigan as a whole looks much the same.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $536 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $753 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$135 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49781 pays $753 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 49781
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49781: 20.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49781 is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% 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 49781
| Period | ZIP 49781 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49781 runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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 49781 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 49781 | 2.04 | 50.1 | 15.1% | 30.3% | 24.4% | 1975 | $753 | 20.3% | 91.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 49757 | 1.84 | 40.4 | 4.5% | 51.1% | 78.7% | 1969 | $1,197 | 41.0% | 85.7% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 49701 | 1.90 | 55.7 | 5.1% | 19.6% | 48.6% | 1974 | $823 | 33.4% | 91.8% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 49718 | 2.17 | 47.7 | 5.4% | 21.8% | 47.6% | 1978 | $806 | 27.4% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 49775 | 1.89 | 64.5 | 11.1% | 0.0% | 96.6% | 1987 | $598 | 66.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 49719 | 1.98 | 55.1 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 58.6% | 1972 | $813 | 41.8% | 95.6% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 49725 | 1.78 | 66.3 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 56.9% | 1990 | $667 | 28.8% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 49782 | 1.98 | 63.0 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 61.6% | 1983 | $875 | 51.3% | 99.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 49854 | 2.02 | 52.2 | 10.1% | 14.6% | 25.7% | 1966 | $760 | 21.5% | 91.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 49817 | 2.24 | 52.9 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 35.9% | 1989 | $759 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 49835 | 1.97 | 60.8 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 48.3% | 1975 | $645 | 23.8% | 95.2% | 6.9% |
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 49781. 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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