48069 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48069, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48069 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Pleasant Ridge, with a total population of 2,610 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 48069 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48069.

The estimated population of people living in 48069 is 2,610, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48069 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,610
+7.32%
+10.36%
2020
2,432
+0.04%
-
2019
2,431
+1.76%
-
2018
2,389
+1.01%
-
2017
2,365
 - -

Population of 48069 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48069 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
89.5%
89.2%
 +0.34%
Black/African American
0.3%
2.4%
 -87.50%
Native
0.2%
1.1%
 -81.82%
Hispanic
3.8%
1.6%
 +137.50%
Asian
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
3.2%
 +18.75%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48069 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 48069 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48069 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48069 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 -1.31% 43.9 -2.66% 45.5 -0.66%
2020 45.7 -1.72% 45.1 -1.96% 45.8 -5.18%
2019 46.5 -0.21% 46 +1.55% 48.3 -0.41%
2018 46.6 +0.65% 45.3 -0.66% 48.5 +1.04%
2017 46.3 - 45.6 - 48 -

The median age of the 48069 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 48069 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 9 129 +27.89% 156 +23.68% 164 195
10 to 19 119 -5.69% 66 +32.95% 105 82
20 to 29 60 +13.75% 81 -5.23% 63 73
30 to 39 159 +36.89% 131 +67.81% 216 234
40 to 49 249 -7.7% 211 -39.42% 228 137
50 to 59 201 -33.11% 252 +9.3% 134 256
60 to 69 184 +11.13% 169 +15.19% 201 196
70+ 92 +56.01% 106 +58.14% 152 174

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48069 zip code is $134,917.00.

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 48069.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $164,432.00
  • 45 to 64
    $153,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $96,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48069 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 48069, 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 48069 is currently $173,542.00.

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.

29.96% of households in 48069 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 48069 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    29.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48069 is $78,652.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48069 by the total population of 48069.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48069 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48069 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
    32.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48069 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48069 zip over the age of 16 is 2,115.

Of those people, a total of 71.10% 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 48069 is 66.50%.

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 48069 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 51 33.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 40 80.00% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 96 100.00% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 221 81.40% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 394 85.30% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 373 95.40% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 217 83.40% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 245 91.40% 10.30%
65 to 74 years 322 21.40% 5.80%
75 years and over 156 7.70% 33.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48069. 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 1,926 70.40% 6.80%
Black or African American 7 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 58 74.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 109 78.90% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 86 83.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,899 70.20% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48069 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 48069 is 1,407, with median earnings of $88,079.00.

Women in 48069 are earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,407 $88,079.00
Male 724 $105,625.00
Female 683 $80,186.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48069 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 287 $116,875.00
Business and Financial 95 $139,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 117 $82,122.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $108,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $105,714.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 57 $123,393.00
Educational and Library 80 $63,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 145 $110,268.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $86,058.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $10,750.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $31,827.00
Sales 111 $101,042.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $44,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $78,125.00
Production 46 $79,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48069 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 48069.

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 151 $128,317.00 136 $89,583.00
Business and Financial 54 $166,346.00 41 $88,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $116,250.00 49 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $114,792.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 22 $124,286.00 35 $103,750.00
Educational and Library 16 $80,833.00 64 $54,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $98,958.00 52 $113,409.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $210,179.00 100 $76,875.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 8 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $10,750.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 30 $31,346.00
Sales 82 $97,083.00 29 $106,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 59 $43,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $78,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 15 $103,750.00 31 $59,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00 6 $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 1,175 households in 48069, with an average household size of 2.22 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 704 families living in the 48069 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 48069:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 646 16 42 471
Average Household Size 2.97 2.25 2.48 1.18
Total Families 646 16 42 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.25 2.33 0

Poverty

Of the 704 families living in 48069, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48069:

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 1,204 housing units in 48069.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,175 97.59%
Vacant 29 2.41%

2.74% of the total 1,204 housing units in 48069 are rental units. This is approximately 33 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,128 are occupied by the owner - or 93.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48069 is $1,681.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48069 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    4
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48069 is $368,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48069 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    29
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    215
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    526
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    302
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48069. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48069 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    806
  • 1940 to 1949
    122
  • 1950 to 1959
    189
  • 1960 to 1969
    9
  • 1970 to 1979
    4
  • 1980 to 1989
    12
  • 1990 to 1999
    33
  • 2000 to 2009
    29
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 48069 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    445
  • 2 vehicles available
    520
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    188

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48069 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48069 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48069.

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
    10
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    29
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    93
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    162
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    199
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    183
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    173
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    41
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    64
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    38
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    47
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48069 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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