48006 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48006, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48006 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Michigan, which covers Greenwood and Kenockee, with a total population of 3,922 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 48006 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48006.

The estimated population of people living in 48006 is 3,922, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48006 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,922
 -2.87% -1.38%
2020
4,038
 -0.49% -
2019
4,058
 -2.45% -
2018
4,160
+4.6%
-
2017
3,977
 - -

Population of 48006 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48006 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
95.7%
95.7%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.5%
 +280.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.5%
 -20.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48006 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 48006 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48006 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48006 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 +0.48% 41.9 +2.44% 41 -1.91%
2020 41.3 -0.48% 40.9 -2.62% 41.8 +1.7%
2019 41.5 +1.22% 42 +2.19% 41.1 +0.74%
2018 41 -2.15% 41.1 -2.61% 40.8 -1.69%
2017 41.9 - 42.2 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 48006 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 48006 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 9 199 -1.7% 195 +39.2% 195 278
10 to 19 401 0.33% 297 -13.73% 393 257
20 to 29 140 +38.27% 153 -29.4% 199 110
30 to 39 220 -7.76% 255 -5.18% 200 241
40 to 49 411 -35.96% 329 -12.37% 273 288
50 to 59 315 +28.99% 303 -11.98% 413 267
60 to 69 247 +14.17% 188 +15.34% 277 215
70+ 151 +3.64% 173 -1.93% 154 162

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48006 zip code is $66,645.00.

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 48006.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,528.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,607.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48006 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 48006, 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 48006 is currently $83,699.00.

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.

6.80% of households in 48006 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 48006 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48006 is $30,051.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48006 by the total population of 48006.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48006 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48006 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
    5.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48006 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48006 zip over the age of 16 is 3,016.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 48006 is 55.30%.

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 48006 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 217 32.70% 28.20%
20 to 24 years 164 79.30% 30.00%
25 to 29 years 145 81.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 149 94.00% 16.40%
35 to 44 years 521 84.80% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 676 78.60% 18.80%
55 to 59 years 336 73.50% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 267 57.70% 12.30%
65 to 74 years 328 21.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 213 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48006. 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 2,899 63.30% 13.00%
Black or African American 10 70.00% 42.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 93 65.60% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 63 74.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,874 63.00% 13.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48006 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 48006 is 1,669, with median earnings of $43,675.00.

Women in 48006 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,669 $43,675.00
Male 951 $56,994.00
Female 718 $34,700.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48006 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 171 $64,946.00
Business and Financial 82 $34,808.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $87,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $114,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $34,861.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $57,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $87,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $49,313.00
Healthcare Support 88 $36,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $116,429.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $7,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $28,672.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $11,458.00
Sales 102 $34,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 156 $35,114.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $55,500.00
Construction and Extraction 162 $44,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $64,167.00
Production 254 $54,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $41,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48006 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 48006.

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 113 $81,750.00 58 $50,625.00
Business and Financial 16 $108,125.00 66 $34,327.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $87,500.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $114,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 27 $57,841.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 49 $59,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $87,813.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 92 $48,875.00
Healthcare Support 7 $91,250.00 81 $35,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $116,429.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $2,499.00 18 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $30,313.00 18 $27,955.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $11,875.00 24 $11,250.00
Sales 53 $42,404.00 49 $21,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $31,618.00 126 $35,795.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $55,500.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 162 $44,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $64,167.00 0 $0.00
Production 203 $58,125.00 51 $38,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $58,438.00 22 $19,286.00

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 1,411 households in 48006, with an average household size of 2.78 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 1,091 families living in the 48006 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 48006:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 893 134 64 320
Average Household Size 3.25 3.46 3.05 1.12
Total Families 893 134 64 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.9 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,091 families living in 48006, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48006:

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 1,522 housing units in 48006.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,411 92.71%
Vacant 111 7.29%

3.94% of the total 1,522 housing units in 48006 are rental units. This is approximately 60 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,340 are occupied by the owner - or 88.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48006 is $900.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48006 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    13
  • $500 to $999
    30
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    17
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 48006 is $192,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48006 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    130
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    207
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    350
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    248
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    32
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48006. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48006 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    257
  • 1940 to 1949
    112
  • 1950 to 1959
    102
  • 1960 to 1969
    48
  • 1970 to 1979
    165
  • 1980 to 1989
    139
  • 1990 to 1999
    358
  • 2000 to 2009
    314
  • 2010 to 2013
    27
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 48006 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    26
  • 1 vehicle available
    252
  • 2 vehicles available
    601
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    532

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48006 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48006 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48006.

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
    2
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    49
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    87
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    125
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    218
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    265
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    141
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    159
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    258
  • 90 or more minutes
    58

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48006 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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