48065 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48065, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48065 is a zip code in Macomb County, Michigan, which covers Bruce and Washington, with a total population of 11,341 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 48065 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48065.

The estimated population of people living in 48065 is 11,341, with a median age of 46.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48065 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,341
+0.93%
+0.39%
2020
11,236
+1.76%
-
2019
11,042
-1.22% -
2018
11,178
-1.05% -
2017
11,297
- -

Population of 48065 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48065 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
89.9%
89.5%
+0.45%
Black/African American
2%
2.5%
-20.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
4%
+32.50%
Asian
0.1%
1.6%
-93.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.4%
-16.67%
Other
0.7%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48065 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 48065 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48065 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48065 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.9 -3.5% 47.3 -2.27% 46.4 -4.72%
2020 48.6 +4.29% 48.4 +7.8% 48.7 +1.04%
2019 46.6 +4.25% 44.9 +6.9% 48.2 +3.88%
2018 44.7 +1.59% 42 +6.33% 46.4 +0.22%
2017 44 - 39.5 - 46.3 -

The median age of the 48065 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 48065 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 9 710 -43.08% 405 +44.91% 445 598
10 to 19 915 -14.91% 648 +19.05% 752 741
20 to 29 682 -14.57% 586 -18.2% 566 460
30 to 39 632 -3.94% 566 +3.04% 598 580
40 to 49 750 +13.98% 899 -15.15% 859 754
50 to 59 857 -2.18% 908 -12.78% 802 789
60 to 69 712 +63.22% 692 +24.82% 1,086 874
70+ 573 +5.28% 762 +12.04% 591 846

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48065 zip code is $86,886.00.

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 48065.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,690.00
  • 45 to 64
    $129,615.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,724.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48065 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 48065, 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 48065 is currently $112,966.00.

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.

13.71% of households in 48065 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 48065 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48065 is $46,250.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48065 by the total population of 48065.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48065 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48065 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
    18.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48065 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48065 zip over the age of 16 is 9,335.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% 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 48065 is 56.40%.

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 48065 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 530 39.20% 12.00%
20 to 24 years 459 65.60% 7.30%
25 to 29 years 567 82.70% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 451 90.00% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 1,388 82.10% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,718 87.90% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 825 69.90% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 1,073 51.60% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 1,496 20.70% 9.10%
75 years and over 828 5.60% 15.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48065. 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 8,646 59.80% 4.30%
Black or African American 211 65.90% 11.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 151 17.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 318 56.00% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 431 39.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,409 59.90% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48065 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 48065 is 5,263, with median earnings of $54,358.00.

Women in 48065 are earning approximately 51.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,263 $54,358.00
Male 2,942 $72,365.00
Female 2,321 $37,338.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48065 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 657 $111,250.00
Business and Financial 176 $71,515.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $81,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 373 $106,565.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $76,979.00
Community and Social Service 112 $41,463.00
Legal 38 $72,115.00
Educational and Library 423 $72,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $41,591.00
Healthcare Practitioners 289 $79,875.00
Healthcare Support 191 $21,639.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $32,344.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $10,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $16,273.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $15,208.00
Sales 413 $44,922.00
Office and Administrative Support 585 $44,570.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 383 $43,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $42,500.00
Production 345 $38,029.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $22,199.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48065 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 48065.

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 539 $119,750.00 118 $88,333.00
Business and Financial 94 $86,786.00 82 $65,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $130,625.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 323 $106,757.00 50 $65,781.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 42 $76,875.00
Community and Social Service 45 $89,063.00 67 $41,006.00
Legal 20 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 154 $85,417.00 269 $69,213.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $102,974.00 117 $37,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $96,250.00 227 $66,875.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 182 $21,889.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $56,094.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $2,499.00 123 $11,287.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $16,795.00 50 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $31,563.00 61 $12,404.00
Sales 245 $73,547.00 168 $26,736.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $57,159.00 514 $39,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 380 $43,830.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $42,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 215 $55,865.00 130 $36,329.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $22,454.00 17 $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 4,623 households in 48065, with an average household size of 2.43 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 3,076 families living in the 48065 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 48065:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,457 213 406 1,547
Average Household Size 3.14 2.98 2.62 1.17
Total Families 2,457 213 406 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.58 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 3,076 families living in 48065, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48065:

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 4,721 housing units in 48065.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,623 97.92%
Vacant 98 2.08%

16.03% of the total 4,721 housing units in 48065 are rental units. This is approximately 757 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,858 are occupied by the owner - or 81.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48065 is $861.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48065 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
    8
  • Less than $500
    240
  • $500 to $999
    237
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    235
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    41
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48065 is $271,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48065 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    209
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    349
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    498
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,103
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,062
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    444
  • $1,000,000 or more
    89

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48065. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48065 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    642
  • 1940 to 1949
    338
  • 1950 to 1959
    366
  • 1960 to 1969
    284
  • 1970 to 1979
    634
  • 1980 to 1989
    621
  • 1990 to 1999
    922
  • 2000 to 2009
    573
  • 2010 to 2013
    296
  • 2014 or later
    45

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 48065 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    303
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,158
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,820
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,342

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48065 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48065 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48065.

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
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    373
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    599
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    215
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    617
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    415
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    826
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    216
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    354
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    558
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    335
  • 90 or more minutes
    73

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48065 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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