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Population and households in ZIP 49931
Household size in ZIP 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 49931 is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 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 crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell.
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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49931 is young: half of its residents are under 25.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has edged down from 25.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only two of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in ZIP 49931, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 49931 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49931
Renters in ZIP 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 49931 rent: 55.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (45.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49931: 15.3% 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 risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49931 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, 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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $698 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $826 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,087 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49931 costs $1,087 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $389 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.1% 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 49931
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 49931: 64.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 26 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 49931 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 49931
| Period | ZIP 49931 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49931 runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. 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 49931 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 49931 | 2.32 | 25.1 | 6.1% | 55.0% | 15.3% | 1977 | $1,087 | 64.3% | 93.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 49930 | 2.47 | 34.9 | 7.5% | 33.8% | 15.2% | 1963 | $985 | 42.7% | 96.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 49921 | 2.20 | 36.7 | 18.2% | 25.1% | 16.5% | 1962 | $779 | 35.6% | 97.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49922 | 2.49 | 38.4 | 5.4% | 14.2% | 33.5% | 1973 | $875 | 35.6% | 97.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49905 | 2.75 | 38.5 | 8.5% | 14.4% | 18.6% | 1970 | $1,231 | 42.7% | 95.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 49963 | 2.05 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 17.0% | 23.5% | 1938 | $846 | 24.5% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 49916 | 2.15 | 46.9 | 5.9% | 13.5% | 27.9% | 1968 | $887 | 39.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 49934 | 2.25 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 24.0% | 21.4% | 1941 | $549 | 24.7% | 93.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49955 | 2.31 | 40.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 26.8% | 1944 | $921 | 29.6% | 94.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49945 | 2.36 | 47.2 | 5.6% | 15.7% | 36.8% | 1958 | $1,013 | 25.9% | 91.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 49913 | 2.37 | 42.0 | 7.9% | 20.1% | 21.2% | 1943 | $863 | 23.6% | 91.1% | 6.6% |
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 49931. 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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