48049 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48049, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48049 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Michigan, which covers Clyde and Kimball, with a total population of 5,493 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 48049 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48049.

The estimated population of people living in 48049 is 5,493, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48049 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,493
+1.09%
+0.42%
2020
5,434
 -0.31% -
2019
5,451
 -0.46% -
2018
5,476
+0.11%
-
2017
5,470
 - -

Population of 48049 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48049 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
96.4%
95.6%
 +0.84%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
1.9%
 -31.58%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48049 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 48049 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48049 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48049 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 -0.64% 44.4 -1.11% 47.5 -1.25%
2020 46.7 -1.27% 44.9 -3.65% 48.1 -0.41%
2019 47.3 +0.85% 46.6 -0.21% 48.3 +1.9%
2018 46.9 +1.08% 46.7 +1.3% 47.4 +1.5%
2017 46.4 - 46.1 - 46.7 -

The median age of the 48049 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 48049 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 9 308 +17.76% 331 -49.23% 351 189
10 to 19 318 +21.03% 292 -11.76% 382 254
20 to 29 265 +6.82% 260 -6.34% 274 243
30 to 39 361 +9.18% 343 +5.13% 387 348
40 to 49 297 +2.42% 308 +25.42% 303 393
50 to 59 439 +5.06% 503 -25.09% 461 387
60 to 69 409 +15.39% 388 +24.09% 473 487
70+ 329 -18% 319 -5.37% 267 294

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48049 zip code is $79,665.00.

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 48049.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,044.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,868.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48049 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 48049, 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 48049 is currently $99,456.00.

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.

8.43% of households in 48049 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 48049 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48049 is $40,002.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48049 by the total population of 48049.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48049 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48049 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
    10.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48049 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48049 zip over the age of 16 is 4,586.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% 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 48049 is 61.40%.

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 48049 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 269 58.70% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 173 91.30% 13.90%
25 to 29 years 344 77.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 480 85.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 473 87.30% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 777 89.40% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 549 67.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 365 48.80% 8.40%
65 to 74 years 857 30.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 299 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48049. 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 4,515 63.20% 2.40%
Black or African American 6 66.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 75.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 61 77.00% 51.10%
Hispanic or Latino 70 98.60% 31.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,468 62.80% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48049 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 48049 is 2,816, with median earnings of $44,896.00.

Women in 48049 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,816 $44,896.00
Male 1,429 $55,859.00
Female 1,387 $37,193.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48049 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 215 $68,080.00
Business and Financial 38 $27,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $89,135.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 191 $53,381.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 174 $80,000.00
Healthcare Support 81 $30,720.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $30,774.00
Law Enforcement 59 $100,393.00
Food Preparation and Serving 207 $5,764.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $43,229.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $33,125.00
Sales 201 $32,031.00
Office and Administrative Support 332 $60,245.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 214 $42,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $35,938.00
Production 349 $46,759.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $128,555.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48049 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 48049.

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 116 $98,000.00 99 $38,365.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 28 $26,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $89,135.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 179 $53,722.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $89,271.00 105 $67,031.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 81 $30,720.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $31,369.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $96,429.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $2,499.00 185 $7,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 90 $42,656.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 36 $0.00
Sales 89 $44,205.00 112 $19,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $153,176.00 278 $56,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 214 $42,841.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $17,401.00 18 $0.00
Production 316 $47,124.00 33 $23,828.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $128,555.00 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 2,229 households in 48049, with an average household size of 2.45 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 1,579 families living in the 48049 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 48049:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,276 80 223 650
Average Household Size 2.88 3.83 3.42 1.12
Total Families 1,276 80 223 0
Average Household Size 2.86 3.03 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 1,579 families living in 48049, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48049:

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 2,302 housing units in 48049.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,229 96.83%
Vacant 73 3.17%

6.73% of the total 2,302 housing units in 48049 are rental units. This is approximately 155 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,035 are occupied by the owner - or 88.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48049 is $942.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48049 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
    39
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    137
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $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 48049 is $188,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48049 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    177
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    299
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    543
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    624
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    295
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48049. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48049 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    58
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    190
  • 1960 to 1969
    182
  • 1970 to 1979
    794
  • 1980 to 1989
    441
  • 1990 to 1999
    399
  • 2000 to 2009
    150
  • 2010 to 2013
    45
  • 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 48049 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13
  • 1 vehicle available
    429
  • 2 vehicles available
    944
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    843

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48049 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48049 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48049.

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
    4
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    432
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    660
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    536
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    245
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    161
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    193
  • 90 or more minutes
    32

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48049 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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