48094 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48094, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48094 is a zip code in Macomb County, Michigan, which covers Washington, with a total population of 19,862 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 48094 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48094.

The estimated population of people living in 48094 is 19,862, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48094 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,862
 -0.77% +4.66%
2020
20,017
+0.73%
-
2019
19,872
+3.42%
-
2018
19,215
+1.25%
-
2017
18,977
 - -

Population of 48094 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48094 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
89.8%
88.8%
 +1.13%
Black/African American
1.9%
2.4%
 -20.83%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.5%
5.3%
 +3.77%
Asian
1.4%
1.1%
 +27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.2%
 -36.36%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48094 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 48094 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48094 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48094 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -2.23% 43.8 -0.9% 44.1 -2.86%
2020 44.9 -1.97% 44.2 -1.56% 45.4 -2.78%
2019 45.8 0% 44.9 -1.32% 46.7 +1.3%
2018 45.8 +2.46% 45.5 +2.02% 46.1 +2.67%
2017 44.7 - 44.6 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 48094 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 48094 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 1,209 -16.77% 980 +27.95% 1,003 1,257
10 to 19 1,118 +15.32% 1,542 -45.19% 1,287 944
20 to 29 1,067 +9.27% 660 +24.36% 1,169 830
30 to 39 660 +58.31% 717 +52.28% 1,130 1,115
40 to 49 1,179 +6.11% 1,800 -34.67% 1,251 1,245
50 to 59 1,946 -12.02% 1,633 -7.23% 1,717 1,515
60 to 69 1,162 +24.14% 1,241 +11.84% 1,467 1,380
70+ 1,000 +24.13% 1,063 +23.71% 1,262 1,290

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48094 zip code is $87,687.00.

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 48094.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,628.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,259.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48094 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 48094, 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 48094 is currently $115,262.00.

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.

13.00% of households in 48094 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 48094 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48094 is $45,125.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48094 by the total population of 48094.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48094 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48094 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
    18.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48094 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48094 zip over the age of 16 is 16,163.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% 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 48094 is 57.90%.

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 48094 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 792 38.10% 26.50%
20 to 24 years 1,186 89.00% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 813 91.30% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 1,010 76.10% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 2,725 81.40% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 2,633 84.70% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 1,605 71.50% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 1,501 62.80% 15.30%
65 to 74 years 2,310 22.40% 2.70%
75 years and over 1,588 6.50% 47.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48094. 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 15,093 61.10% 6.90%
Black or African American 318 67.30% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 171 82.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 171 69.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 409 80.20% 2.10%
Hispanic or Latino 672 75.10% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,842 61.10% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48094 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 48094 is 9,365, with median earnings of $47,140.00.

Women in 48094 are earning approximately 55.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,365 $47,140.00
Male 5,454 $61,717.00
Female 3,911 $33,972.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48094 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 1,503 $101,168.00
Business and Financial 441 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 272 $94,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 649 $113,281.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $98,365.00
Legal 99 $58,750.00
Educational and Library 553 $69,159.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $101,378.00
Healthcare Practitioners 502 $77,500.00
Healthcare Support 228 $24,955.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $105,278.00
Law Enforcement 133 $97,361.00
Food Preparation and Serving 467 $16,832.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 162 $22,148.00
Personal Care and Service 225 $15,865.00
Sales 718 $38,255.00
Office and Administrative Support 808 $32,270.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $49,236.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $34,811.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $65,185.00
Production 748 $39,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 282 $16,746.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48094 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 48094.

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 1,001 $109,815.00 502 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 155 $91,250.00 286 $53,400.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $78,000.00 142 $115,350.00
Architecture and Engineering 585 $107,450.00 64 $114,271.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $0.00 30 $100,156.00
Legal 56 $73,409.00 43 $57,639.00
Educational and Library 210 $81,250.00 343 $44,156.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $102,015.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 192 $159,464.00 310 $58,026.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 206 $24,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $106,250.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 124 $97,727.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 190 $15,526.00 277 $17,468.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $36,938.00 49 $14,856.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 187 $11,402.00
Sales 521 $39,779.00 197 $16,146.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $32,424.00 649 $32,114.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $49,722.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $34,811.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $65,185.00 0 $0.00
Production 457 $62,250.00 291 $24,147.00
Transportation and Material Moving 260 $16,310.00 22 $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 7,749 households in 48094, with an average household size of 2.55 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 5,622 families living in the 48094 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 48094:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,485 414 723 2,127
Average Household Size 3.13 2.81 2.85 1.2
Total Families 4,485 414 723 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.6 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 5,622 families living in 48094, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48094:

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 7,957 housing units in 48094.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,749 97.39%
Vacant 208 2.61%

16.48% of the total 7,957 housing units in 48094 are rental units. This is approximately 1,311 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,356 are occupied by the owner - or 79.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48094 is $1,142.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48094 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
    82
  • Less than $500
    138
  • $500 to $999
    247
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    609
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    204
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    113
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48094 is $333,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48094 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    593
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    150
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    284
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    388
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,407
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,188
  • $1,000,000 or more
    73

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48094. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48094 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    306
  • 1940 to 1949
    179
  • 1950 to 1959
    202
  • 1960 to 1969
    360
  • 1970 to 1979
    901
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,055
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,960
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,878
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,066
  • 2014 or later
    50

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 48094 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    164
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,381
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,154
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,050

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48094 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48094 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48094.

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
    110
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    343
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    938
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,123
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    970
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    718
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,727
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    339
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    641
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    941
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    645
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

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