48001 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48001, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48001 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Michigan, which covers Algonac and Clay, with a total population of 11,724 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 48001 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48001.

The estimated population of people living in 48001 is 11,724, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48001 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,724
-1.49% -1.36%
2020
11,901
-0.02% -
2019
11,903
+0.15%
-
2018
11,885
-0.01% -
2017
11,886
- -

Population of 48001 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48001 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.9%
97.4%
-3.59%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.7%
-71.43%
Hispanic
2%
1%
+100.00%
Asian
1.2%
0.4%
+200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.4%
+450.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48001 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 48001 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48001 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48001 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 +1.43% 50.5 +4.12% 48.7 -1.42%
2020 48.9 -0.81% 48.5 +1.68% 49.4 -3.14%
2019 49.3 +2.07% 47.7 +2.36% 51 +2%
2018 48.3 +1.9% 46.6 +2.42% 50 -0.6%
2017 47.4 - 45.5 - 50.3 -

The median age of the 48001 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 48001 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 518 -7.45% 615 +42.15% 461 901
10 to 19 774 -37.35% 500 +14.72% 509 571
20 to 29 773 -8.55% 646 0.4% 707 641
30 to 39 527 -7.03% 570 -0.45% 481 567
40 to 49 823 -21.91% 569 -24.62% 656 434
50 to 59 1,046 -0.61% 1,029 -14.05% 1,038 887
60 to 69 929 +11.65% 1,047 -1.43% 1,041 1,023
70+ 666 +21.27% 854 +15.86% 813 994

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48001 zip code is $58,800.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 48001.

  • Under 25
    $52,866.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,577.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,205.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,336.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48001 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 48001, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 48001 is currently $75,926.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.16% of households in 48001 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 48001 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48001 is $33,251.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48001 by the total population of 48001.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48001 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48001 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48001 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48001 zip over the age of 16 is 9,760.

Of those people, a total of 53.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 48001 is 49.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 48001 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 478 45.20% 26.90%
20 to 24 years 730 91.80% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 618 85.30% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 576 83.50% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 918 77.90% 11.00%
45 to 54 years 1,599 78.90% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 970 60.30% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 1,125 47.10% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,640 12.30% 12.90%
75 years and over 1,106 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48001. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,304 53.20% 7.00%
Black or African American 35 51.40% 16.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 36.80% 100.00%
Asian 112 62.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 13 84.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 270 70.00% 20.10%
Hispanic or Latino 162 47.50% 42.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,232 53.40% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48001 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 48001 is 4,858, with median earnings of $35,449.00.

Women in 48001 are earning approximately 52.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,858 $35,449.00
Male 2,820 $51,434.00
Female 2,038 $26,890.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48001 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 373 $68,977.00
Business and Financial 147 $68,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $61,477.00
Architecture and Engineering 141 $95,223.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $40,750.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 229 $32,679.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $30,926.00
Healthcare Practitioners 385 $68,935.00
Healthcare Support 221 $20,060.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $52,083.00
Law Enforcement 23 $46,607.00
Food Preparation and Serving 327 $15,729.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $9,844.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $10,833.00
Sales 600 $31,324.00
Office and Administrative Support 340 $36,310.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 655 $62,557.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $64,970.00
Production 281 $42,981.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $23,664.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48001 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 48001.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 229 $73,603.00 144 $47,500.00
Business and Financial 56 $108,864.00 91 $53,015.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 28 $53,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $95,179.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $34,545.00 43 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $41,581.00 134 $17,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 40 $31,852.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $69,861.00 272 $68,472.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 200 $19,265.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $52,083.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $100,000.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $24,007.00 191 $11,803.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $3,949.00 72 $18,906.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 100 $7,333.00
Sales 329 $49,922.00 271 $13,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $36,058.00 193 $36,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 646 $63,068.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $71,591.00 59 $0.00
Production 165 $54,313.00 116 $23,676.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $24,095.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,142 households in 48001, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,265 families living in the 48001 zip code with an average family size of 2.76 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 48001:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,428 415 422 1,877
Average Household Size 2.74 3.47 2.89 1.26
Total Families 2,428 415 422 0
Average Household Size 2.73 3.01 2.72 0

Poverty

Of the 3,265 families living in 48001, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48001:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,852 housing units in 48001.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,142 87.87%
Vacant 710 12.13%

12.49% of the total 5,852 housing units in 48001 are rental units. This is approximately 731 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,308 are occupied by the owner - or 73.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48001 is $791.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48001 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    103
  • Less than $500
    110
  • $500 to $999
    371
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    220
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    30
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48001 is $184,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48001 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    374
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    328
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    889
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    694
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,110
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    746
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    148
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48001. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48001 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    695
  • 1940 to 1949
    388
  • 1950 to 1959
    777
  • 1960 to 1969
    771
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,232
  • 1980 to 1989
    574
  • 1990 to 1999
    855
  • 2000 to 2009
    446
  • 2010 to 2013
    102
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 48001 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,522
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,324
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,185

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48001 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48001 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48001.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    219
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    404
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    272
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    237
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    362
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    273
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    533
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    189
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    439
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    694
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    727
  • 90 or more minutes
    165

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48001 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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