48089 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48089, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48089 is a zip code in Macomb County, Michigan, which covers Warren, with a total population of 32,593 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 48089 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48089.

The estimated population of people living in 48089 is 32,593, with a median age of 34.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48089 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,593
+3.76%
+4.68%
2020
31,411
+0.59%
-
2019
31,226
 -0.99% -
2018
31,538
+1.29%
-
2017
31,135
 - -

Population of 48089 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48089 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
55.2%
60.3%
 -8.46%
Black/African American
32.1%
31.2%
 +2.88%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
2.1%
 +38.10%
Asian
5.5%
3.2%
 +71.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
2.9%
 +31.03%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48089 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 48089 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48089 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48089 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.9 +1.75% 36 +1.69% 33.9 +1.5%
2020 34.3 0% 35.4 +1.14% 33.4 -0.89%
2019 34.3 -1.15% 35 -1.41% 33.7 -1.17%
2018 34.7 -0.57% 35.5 +1.43% 34.1 -2.29%
2017 34.9 - 35 - 34.9 -

The median age of the 48089 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 48089 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 2,456 -18.88% 2,138 -1.44% 2,020 2,082
10 to 19 1,944 +18.67% 2,070 -2.98% 2,323 1,971
20 to 29 2,028 +7.34% 2,708 +10.86% 2,144 3,008
30 to 39 1,978 +12.53% 2,026 +27.4% 2,228 2,615
40 to 49 2,322 +9.47% 1,948 +16.49% 2,513 2,282
50 to 59 2,054 -12.25% 2,285 -16.92% 1,804 1,911
60 to 69 1,379 +36.68% 1,514 +3.19% 1,939 1,557
70+ 894 -2.04% 1,391 -1.38% 844 1,352

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48089 zip code is $43,903.00.

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 48089.

  • Under 25
    $36,169.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,080.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,024.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,076.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48089 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 48089, 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 48089 is currently $55,620.00.

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.

0.93% of households in 48089 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 48089 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48089 is $22,546.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48089 by the total population of 48089.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48089 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48089 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
    3.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48089 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48089 zip over the age of 16 is 25,767.

Of those people, a total of 66.10% 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 48089 is 59.50%.

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 48089 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,570 54.70% 27.60%
20 to 24 years 2,445 87.50% 10.50%
25 to 29 years 2,707 86.10% 17.30%
30 to 34 years 2,814 82.40% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 4,438 81.30% 8.90%
45 to 54 years 3,947 73.70% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 2,154 60.40% 10.20%
60 to 64 years 1,936 51.20% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 2,511 20.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,245 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48089. 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 16,025 62.40% 7.00%
Black or African American 7,147 72.30% 13.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 81 12.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,392 76.30% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 226 62.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 896 73.80% 34.20%
Hispanic or Latino 439 71.80% 5.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,736 62.10% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48089 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 48089 is 15,337, with median earnings of $31,567.00.

Women in 48089 are earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,337 $31,567.00
Male 7,915 $36,130.00
Female 7,422 $26,811.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48089 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 775 $47,159.00
Business and Financial 460 $54,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 179 $57,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 322 $60,244.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 152 $41,972.00
Legal 39 $33,750.00
Educational and Library 512 $22,426.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 222 $43,725.00
Healthcare Practitioners 454 $45,353.00
Healthcare Support 975 $14,588.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $26,250.00
Law Enforcement 90 $65,227.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,262 $11,768.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 658 $16,154.00
Personal Care and Service 385 $12,542.00
Sales 1,180 $21,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,179 $31,468.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 909 $46,677.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 387 $45,368.00
Production 2,207 $36,362.00
Transportation and Material Moving 776 $42,115.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48089 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 48089.

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 418 $50,341.00 357 $39,875.00
Business and Financial 188 $60,000.00 272 $46,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $55,903.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 198 $65,403.00 124 $46,075.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 152 $41,972.00
Legal 0 $0.00 39 $33,750.00
Educational and Library 163 $29,492.00 349 $19,358.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 98 $52,667.00 124 $42,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $32,500.00 360 $45,676.00
Healthcare Support 41 $17,083.00 934 $14,411.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $26,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 90 $65,227.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 441 $8,036.00 821 $12,367.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 395 $13,229.00 263 $16,847.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $12,833.00 333 $11,528.00
Sales 561 $44,336.00 619 $18,950.00
Office and Administrative Support 604 $31,913.00 1,575 $31,016.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 879 $45,762.00 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 387 $45,368.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,553 $37,581.00 654 $34,412.00
Transportation and Material Moving 681 $42,977.00 95 $24,141.00

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 12,774 households in 48089, with an average household size of 2.52 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 7,534 families living in the 48089 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 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 48089:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,945 971 2,618 5,240
Average Household Size 3.57 3.26 3.18 1.27
Total Families 3,945 971 2,618 0
Average Household Size 3.56 2.8 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 7,534 families living in 48089, 17.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48089:

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 13,904 housing units in 48089.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,774 91.87%
Vacant 1,130 8.13%

40.26% of the total 13,904 housing units in 48089 are rental units. This is approximately 5,598 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,982 are occupied by the owner - or 50.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48089 is $1,042.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48089 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
    194
  • Less than $500
    196
  • $500 to $999
    2,262
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,988
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    136
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48089 is $84,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48089 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,464
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,724
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,825
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    636
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    307
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    19
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48089. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48089 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    889
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,903
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,411
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,870
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,609
  • 1980 to 1989
    959
  • 1990 to 1999
    726
  • 2000 to 2009
    373
  • 2010 to 2013
    111
  • 2014 or later
    53

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 48089 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,262
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,509
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,963
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,040

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48089 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48089 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48089.

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
    141
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    973
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,916
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,084
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,963
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    823
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,541
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    421
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    695
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,071
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    638
  • 90 or more minutes
    186

Summary

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