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Population and households in ZIP 49788
Household size in ZIP 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.21 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.63 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49788 is a place of big households: 3.21 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.59, even as the national average fell. Only seven of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 49788 is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 49788: 26.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 49788
Renters in ZIP 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 49788: 51.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher 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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 49788 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 14.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49788 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $633 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49788 runs $853 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 have lower rents.
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 49788
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 49788 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 7.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 49788 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 49788 has a lower 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 49788
| Period | ZIP 49788 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49788 runs well above the national rate: 15.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 14.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49788 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 49788 | 3.21 | 37.6 | 26.1% | 51.0% | 7.0% | 1962 | $853 | 7.5% | 87.3% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 49752 | 2.47 | 43.4 | 5.4% | 15.6% | 20.8% | 1986 | $726 | 20.4% | 90.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49724 | 2.43 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 18.0% | 1983 | $705 | 26.7% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 49774 | 2.49 | 43.2 | 3.5% | 8.3% | 29.7% | 1985 | $760 | 24.8% | 92.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49780 | 2.31 | 47.2 | 3.4% | 13.4% | 27.7% | 1976 | $731 | 25.4% | 94.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49710 | 2.31 | 42.3 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 35.6% | 1983 | $775 | 30.0% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 49793 | 2.18 | 56.6 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 60.1% | 1976 | $1,001 | 15.3% | 91.3% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 49728 | 2.11 | 58.0 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 65.8% | 1982 | $1,030 | 22.4% | 93.2% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 49748 | 2.12 | 58.2 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 65.4% | 1976 | $1,069 | 15.9% | 91.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 49762 | 2.21 | 58.8 | 5.9% | 14.6% | 58.6% | 1978 | $732 | 19.9% | 93.1% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 49868 | 2.18 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 19.6% | 25.6% | 1968 | $651 | 17.5% | 93.4% | 9.9% |
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 49788. 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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