48039 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48039, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48039 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Michigan, which covers Cottrellville, East China, and Marine City, with a total population of 7,480 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 48039 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48039.

The estimated population of people living in 48039 is 7,480, with a median age of 47.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48039 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,480
 -1.01% -2.16%
2020
7,556
 -0.22% -
2019
7,573
 -0.41% -
2018
7,604
 -0.54% -
2017
7,645
 - -

Population of 48039 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48039 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
98.2%
98.2%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1%
0.3%
 +233.33%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.2%
 -50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48039 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 48039 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48039 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48039 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.8 +1.27% 50 +5.26% 45.1 -4.25%
2020 47.2 +2.83% 47.5 +5.32% 47.1 0%
2019 45.9 +2.23% 45.1 +3.2% 47.1 -2.28%
2018 44.9 +2.05% 43.7 +0.46% 48.2 +6.64%
2017 44 - 43.5 - 45.2 -

The median age of the 48039 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 48039 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 9 483 -50.18% 287 +35.48% 278 382
10 to 19 582 -0.77% 470 +3.76% 549 484
20 to 29 376 -4.14% 483 -28.6% 356 351
30 to 39 296 -29.13% 426 +13.95% 209 480
40 to 49 458 +4.02% 527 -27.82% 469 392
50 to 59 748 -5.26% 649 +2.78% 694 663
60 to 69 476 +39.08% 507 -5.25% 674 473
70+ 375 +30.31% 502 +7.01% 498 528

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48039 zip code is $60,542.00.

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 48039.

  • Under 25
    $38,450.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,100.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,842.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48039 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 48039, 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 48039 is currently $70,250.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 48039 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 48039 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48039 is $30,995.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48039 by the total population of 48039.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48039 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48039 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
    8.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48039 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48039 zip over the age of 16 is 6,395.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% 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 48039 is 54.00%.

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 48039 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 608 46.50% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 239 93.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 468 93.60% 15.10%
30 to 34 years 264 84.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 799 67.80% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,146 85.20% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 698 67.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 605 58.80% 9.00%
65 to 74 years 1,040 24.80% 33.30%
75 years and over 528 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48039. 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 6,354 59.20% 8.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 26 53.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 62 53.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,296 59.20% 8.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48039 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 48039 is 3,452, with median earnings of $35,991.00.

Women in 48039 are earning approximately 49.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,452 $35,991.00
Male 1,967 $43,915.00
Female 1,485 $21,919.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48039 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 193 $63,229.00
Business and Financial 86 $41,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $93,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $70,722.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $53,269.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $39,028.00
Healthcare Support 126 $21,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $5,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $9,539.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $10,156.00
Sales 257 $31,719.00
Office and Administrative Support 549 $24,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 306 $49,286.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $54,143.00
Production 451 $27,338.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $69,526.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48039 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 48039.

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 121 $63,785.00 72 $48,571.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 65 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $128,333.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $0.00 63 $14,345.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $54,231.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 125 $39,028.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 99 $20,525.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $8,456.00 64 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $9,901.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 95 $9,776.00
Sales 116 $40,417.00 141 $23,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $29,917.00 478 $20,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $52,500.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $54,143.00 0 $0.00
Production 271 $44,135.00 180 $21,410.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $69,741.00 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 3,333 households in 48039, with an average household size of 2.24 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 2,128 families living in the 48039 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 48039:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,616 116 396 1,205
Average Household Size 2.94 2.27 2.71 1.15
Total Families 1,616 116 396 0
Average Household Size 2.94 1.99 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 2,128 families living in 48039, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48039:

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 3,724 housing units in 48039.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,333 89.50%
Vacant 391 10.50%

13.13% of the total 3,724 housing units in 48039 are rental units. This is approximately 489 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,822 are occupied by the owner - or 75.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48039 is $838.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48039 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
    22
  • Less than $500
    36
  • $500 to $999
    363
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    68
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    22
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48039 is $144,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48039 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    290
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    398
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    781
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    471
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    560
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    95
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48039. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48039 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,229
  • 1940 to 1949
    284
  • 1950 to 1959
    426
  • 1960 to 1969
    210
  • 1970 to 1979
    472
  • 1980 to 1989
    308
  • 1990 to 1999
    521
  • 2000 to 2009
    193
  • 2010 to 2013
    70
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 48039 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    127
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,144
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,387
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    675

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48039 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48039 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48039.

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
    123
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    491
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    251
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    405
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    68
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    320
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    264
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    669
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    292
  • 90 or more minutes
    147

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48039 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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