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Population and households in ZIP 49801
Household size in ZIP 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49801 is a place of small households, averaging 2.11 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 2.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49801 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, 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 43.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 49801 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as 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 49801
Renters in ZIP 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49801 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest.
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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 49801 is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, 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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49801 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $500 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $858 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49801 costs $858 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $358 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.5% 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 east; the highest are 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 49801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49801: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49801: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 49801 has a higher share of high school graduates than most 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 49801
| Period | ZIP 49801 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 49801 than nationally: unemployment was 4.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, 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 49801 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 49801 | 2.11 | 47.1 | 11.4% | 18.9% | 9.1% | 1966 | $858 | 24.9% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49802 | 2.16 | 45.3 | 4.3% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 1965 | $896 | 30.3% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 49876 | 1.89 | 57.3 | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 1975 | $867 | 11.5% | 98.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 54151 | 2.24 | 48.4 | 9.5% | 13.9% | 19.1% | 1965 | $866 | 17.4% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 49870 | 2.38 | 41.1 | 5.1% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 1958 | $930 | 23.1% | 96.0% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 54121 | 2.00 | 55.9 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 49.4% | 1978 | $829 | 30.1% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49852 | 2.28 | 44.8 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 41.5% | 1966 | $857 | 26.5% | 99.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 49892 | 2.25 | 50.3 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 28.6% | 1971 | $838 | 26.7% | 97.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 49834 | 2.26 | 46.9 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 49.8% | 1972 | $788 | 23.7% | 98.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 54120 | 2.34 | 60.3 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 70.7% | 1983 | $670 | 14.4% | 84.9% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 49847 | 2.14 | 50.2 | 7.2% | 17.8% | 18.0% | 1968 | $480 | 9.7% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
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 49801. 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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