48003 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48003, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48003 is a zip code in Lapeer County, Michigan, which covers Almont and Imlay, with a total population of 5,839 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 48003 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48003.

The estimated population of people living in 48003 is 5,839, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48003 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,839
+0.03%
-5.01%
2020
5,837
-3.47% -
2019
6,047
-3.09% -
2018
6,240
+1.51%
-
2017
6,147
- -

Population of 48003 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48003 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
90.5%
93.6%
-3.31%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6%
4.1%
+46.34%
Asian
1.4%
1.1%
+27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
1.3%
-69.23%
Other
1.7%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48003 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 48003 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48003 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48003 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 0% 43 +2.63% 42.5 -3.19%
2020 42.7 +1.43% 41.9 +0.24% 43.9 +3.54%
2019 42.1 -2.55% 41.8 -1.18% 42.4 -4.29%
2018 43.2 -0.69% 42.3 0% 44.3 -0.45%
2017 43.5 - 42.3 - 44.5 -

The median age of the 48003 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 48003 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 9 274 -0.77% 376 +8.85% 255 378
10 to 19 438 +23.68% 337 -12.04% 551 292
20 to 29 414 -31.04% 314 -16.2% 277 250
30 to 39 306 +21.89% 249 +44.58% 372 368
40 to 49 441 -1.9% 523 -38.2% 429 343
50 to 59 545 +6.18% 621 -19.6% 560 504
60 to 69 353 -10.9% 390 -5.72% 307 365
70+ 319 -2.61% 247 +18.32% 307 281

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48003 zip code is $79,784.00.

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 48003.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,071.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,413.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48003 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 48003, 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 48003 is currently $91,136.00.

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.

2.70% of households in 48003 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 48003 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48003 is $35,198.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48003 by the total population of 48003.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48003 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48003 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
    7.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48003 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48003 zip over the age of 16 is 4,628.

Of those people, a total of 66.70% 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 48003 is 63.00%.

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 48003 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 265 39.20% 15.40%
20 to 24 years 182 95.10% 13.90%
25 to 29 years 345 78.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 322 88.20% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 842 76.60% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 960 91.40% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 452 86.50% 11.30%
60 to 64 years 354 69.80% 8.10%
65 to 74 years 565 13.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 341 5.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48003. 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 4,360 65.70% 4.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 83.10% 0.00%
Asian 82 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 97 86.60% 46.40%
Two or more races 30 26.70% 50.00%
Hispanic or Latino 251 68.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,182 65.60% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48003 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 48003 is 2,917, with median earnings of $42,329.00.

Women in 48003 are earning approximately 52.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,917 $42,329.00
Male 1,674 $57,941.00
Female 1,243 $30,617.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48003 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 324 $87,647.00
Business and Financial 79 $101,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 109 $81,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 199 $79,141.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $59,074.00
Community and Social Service 17 $43,958.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 116 $15,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $110,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 174 $70,417.00
Healthcare Support 106 $20,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $83,839.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $20,703.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $10,750.00
Sales 166 $39,423.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $33,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $56,226.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $60,893.00
Production 432 $44,115.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $16,983.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48003 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 48003.

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 227 $88,309.00 97 $63,125.00
Business and Financial 42 $125,625.00 37 $59,018.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $116,193.00 54 $68,553.00
Architecture and Engineering 171 $81,181.00 28 $62,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $12,000.00 88 $15,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $120,125.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $78,833.00 132 $41,774.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 101 $17,202.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $83,839.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $15,417.00 52 $22,222.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $21,484.00 74 $19,194.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $9,231.00 74 $11,250.00
Sales 55 $50,893.00 111 $25,536.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $63,750.00 215 $31,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $56,226.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $60,893.00 0 $0.00
Production 378 $44,846.00 54 $27,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $16,983.00 0 $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 2,185 households in 48003, with an average household size of 2.67 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 1,732 families living in the 48003 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 48003:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,418 169 145 453
Average Household Size 3.07 3.17 3.05 1.09
Total Families 1,418 169 145 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.53 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 1,732 families living in 48003, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48003:

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 2,246 housing units in 48003.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,185 97.28%
Vacant 61 2.72%

6.46% of the total 2,246 housing units in 48003 are rental units. This is approximately 145 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,013 are occupied by the owner - or 89.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48003 is $1,040.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48003 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
    27
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    68
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $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 48003 is $221,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48003 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    79
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    231
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    472
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    525
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    433
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    144
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48003. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48003 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    335
  • 1940 to 1949
    30
  • 1950 to 1959
    210
  • 1960 to 1969
    240
  • 1970 to 1979
    202
  • 1980 to 1989
    267
  • 1990 to 1999
    484
  • 2000 to 2009
    278
  • 2010 to 2013
    185
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 48003 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    86
  • 1 vehicle available
    559
  • 2 vehicles available
    858
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    682

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48003 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48003 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48003.

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
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    153
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    172
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    232
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    295
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    405
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    98
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    505
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    280
  • 90 or more minutes
    147

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48003 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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