48036 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48036, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48036 is a zip code in Macomb County, Michigan, which covers Clinton, Harrison, and Mount Clemens, with a total population of 21,028 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 48036 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48036.

The estimated population of people living in 48036 is 21,028, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48036 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,028
+1.33%
-3.10%
2020
20,752
 -2.81% -
2019
21,353
 -1.32% -
2018
21,638
 -0.29% -
2017
21,701
 - -

Population of 48036 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48036 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
68.7%
72.7%
 -5.50%
Black/African American
19%
21.9%
 -13.24%
Native
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
1.8%
 +77.78%
Asian
3.1%
0.6%
 +416.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
1.8%
 +166.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48036 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 48036 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48036 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48036 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 -1.4% 42.3 -2.08% 42.5 -0.47%
2020 43 +0.94% 43.2 +5.37% 42.7 -5.11%
2019 42.6 +2.16% 41 +2.24% 45 +1.35%
2018 41.7 +1.46% 40.1 +3.62% 44.4 +1.6%
2017 41.1 - 38.7 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 48036 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 48036 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 1,247 -18.43% 1,378 -2.33% 1,013 1,338
10 to 19 1,265 -14.13% 965 +15.08% 1,048 1,107
20 to 29 1,246 1.76% 1,287 +34.64% 1,244 1,763
30 to 39 1,460 -2.72% 1,642 -37.27% 1,392 1,102
40 to 49 1,298 -20.18% 1,577 -23.84% 1,047 1,220
50 to 59 1,294 +0.69% 1,782 -11.69% 1,302 1,575
60 to 69 1,344 +10.38% 1,407 +15.23% 1,485 1,621
70+ 992 +19.31% 1,517 +4.64% 1,183 1,588

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48036 zip code is $57,225.00.

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 48036.

  • Under 25
    $40,787.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,149.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,295.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,172.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48036 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 48036, 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 48036 is currently $72,463.00.

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.

4.01% of households in 48036 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 48036 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48036 is $31,692.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48036 by the total population of 48036.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48036 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48036 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
    9.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48036 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48036 zip over the age of 16 is 17,414.

Of those people, a total of 59.20% 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 48036 is 54.10%.

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 48036 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 892 35.30% 28.60%
20 to 24 years 1,081 75.20% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 1,926 86.80% 15.40%
30 to 34 years 1,329 70.30% 11.50%
35 to 44 years 2,143 80.00% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 2,733 82.60% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 1,433 67.20% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 1,697 59.60% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 2,546 20.50% 8.20%
75 years and over 1,634 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48036. 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 13,068 56.60% 6.80%
Black or African American 2,952 71.40% 15.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 175 60.60% 0.00%
Asian 522 46.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 688 66.10% 13.00%
Hispanic or Latino 444 70.90% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,888 56.60% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48036 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 48036 is 9,425, with median earnings of $37,683.00.

Women in 48036 are earning approximately 71.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,425 $37,683.00
Male 4,778 $44,874.00
Female 4,647 $31,939.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48036 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 969 $63,504.00
Business and Financial 493 $46,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 243 $66,458.00
Architecture and Engineering 305 $97,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $33,611.00
Community and Social Service 64 $44,688.00
Legal 113 $41,948.00
Educational and Library 246 $37,885.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 215 $6,996.00
Healthcare Practitioners 628 $60,326.00
Healthcare Support 506 $30,240.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $65,682.00
Law Enforcement 98 $85,227.00
Food Preparation and Serving 319 $21,054.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 307 $26,422.00
Personal Care and Service 343 $9,375.00
Sales 1,021 $22,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,172 $34,967.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 327 $62,734.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $42,005.00
Production 895 $45,149.00
Transportation and Material Moving 550 $31,687.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48036 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 48036.

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 534 $73,807.00 435 $48,021.00
Business and Financial 221 $65,341.00 272 $45,222.00
Computer and Mathematical 173 $58,125.00 70 $83,300.00
Architecture and Engineering 286 $98,350.00 19 $52,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 30 $33,611.00
Community and Social Service 32 $44,844.00 32 $39,853.00
Legal 71 $41,657.00 42 $56,786.00
Educational and Library 54 $97,667.00 192 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $53,889.00 137 $6,776.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $73,929.00 564 $59,267.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 494 $30,221.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $66,477.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 84 $86,818.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $21,750.00 141 $20,531.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 203 $25,826.00 104 $31,250.00
Personal Care and Service 141 $4,503.00 202 $16,875.00
Sales 457 $31,919.00 564 $20,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $32,426.00 936 $35,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $63,203.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $42,005.00 0 $0.00
Production 758 $45,476.00 137 $38,942.00
Transportation and Material Moving 525 $31,790.00 25 $11,736.00

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 9,024 households in 48036, with an average household size of 2.3 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 5,337 families living in the 48036 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 48036:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,565 358 1,414 3,687
Average Household Size 3 3.19 3.12 1.22
Total Families 3,565 358 1,414 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.05 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 5,337 families living in 48036, 14.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48036:

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 9,555 housing units in 48036.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,024 94.44%
Vacant 531 5.56%

25.91% of the total 9,555 housing units in 48036 are rental units. This is approximately 2,476 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,465 are occupied by the owner - or 67.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48036 is $858.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48036 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
    83
  • Less than $500
    386
  • $500 to $999
    1,371
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    655
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    45
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48036 is $165,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48036 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    790
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    974
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    963
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,763
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    715
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    125
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48036. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48036 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    299
  • 1940 to 1949
    226
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,345
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,917
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,928
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,584
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,165
  • 2000 to 2009
    841
  • 2010 to 2013
    250
  • 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 48036 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    786
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,770
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,987
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,481

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48036 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48036 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48036.

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
    314
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    439
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    795
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,253
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,673
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    692
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,108
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    533
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    431
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    847
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    514
  • 90 or more minutes
    149

Summary

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