48108 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48108, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48108 is a zip code in Washtenaw County, Michigan, which covers Ann Arbor, Lodi, and Pittsfield, with a total population of 27,474 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 48108 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48108.

The estimated population of people living in 48108 is 27,474, with a median age of 35.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48108 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,474
+0.73%
+5.30%
2020
27,275
+1.95%
-
2019
26,753
+2.17%
-
2018
26,185
+0.36%
-
2017
26,092
- -

Population of 48108 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48108 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
60.4%
63%
-4.13%
Black/African American
14.8%
12.7%
+16.54%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
4.9%
3.9%
+25.64%
Asian
14.8%
14.2%
+4.23%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
5.8%
-18.97%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48108 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 48108 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48108 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48108 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.5 -2.74% 34.6 -1.42% 36.5 -4.7%
2020 36.5 0% 35.1 +0.29% 38.3 -0.26%
2019 36.5 +0.27% 35 +0.86% 38.4 -0.52%
2018 36.4 -0.27% 34.7 -0.86% 38.6 +0.78%
2017 36.5 - 35 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 48108 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 48108 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 1,382 +23.2% 1,367 +15.23% 1,709 1,582
10 to 19 1,690 -13.86% 1,466 +6.01% 1,458 1,548
20 to 29 2,417 +6.93% 2,604 -7.09% 2,584 2,418
30 to 39 1,798 +24.59% 1,524 +36.5% 2,276 2,155
40 to 49 1,708 +2.04% 2,064 -24.01% 1,728 1,601
50 to 59 1,545 0.26% 1,585 -4.12% 1,545 1,508
60 to 69 1,203 +12.69% 1,607 +3.52% 1,352 1,653
70+ 853 +17.84% 1,279 +5.28% 1,012 1,345

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48108 zip code is $73,184.00.

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 48108.

  • Under 25
    $39,491.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,005.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,508.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,434.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48108 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 48108, 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 48108 is currently $105,496.00.

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.

11.89% of households in 48108 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 48108 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48108 is $45,907.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48108 by the total population of 48108.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48108 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48108 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
    31.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48108 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48108 zip over the age of 16 is 22,339.

Of those people, a total of 69.40% 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 48108 is 66.60%.

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 48108 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,162 45.60% 18.30%
20 to 24 years 2,413 74.10% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 2,589 77.30% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 2,227 85.50% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 3,768 86.90% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 3,310 88.80% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,508 80.20% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 1,738 62.50% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 2,219 31.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,405 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48108. 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 14,482 70.00% 3.80%
Black or African American 3,044 66.80% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 69.20% 50.00%
Asian 3,388 71.60% 1.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 21 100.00% 14.30%
Other 175 92.60% 5.60%
Two or more races 1,203 59.90% 6.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,071 71.30% 11.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,963 69.80% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48108 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 48108 is 14,875, with median earnings of $46,271.00.

Women in 48108 are earning approximately 78.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,875 $46,271.00
Male 8,035 $52,605.00
Female 6,840 $41,071.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48108 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 1,820 $76,542.00
Business and Financial 1,092 $70,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,003 $85,852.00
Architecture and Engineering 666 $95,278.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 570 $43,529.00
Community and Social Service 258 $40,833.00
Legal 74 $94,643.00
Educational and Library 1,636 $47,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 344 $45,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,263 $67,214.00
Healthcare Support 510 $33,241.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $37,500.00
Law Enforcement 22 $18,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 561 $11,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $20,881.00
Personal Care and Service 454 $16,304.00
Sales 1,005 $34,056.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,255 $32,254.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $41,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $43,333.00
Production 864 $34,201.00
Transportation and Material Moving 373 $15,669.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48108 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 48108.

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 1,056 $96,071.00 764 $65,658.00
Business and Financial 571 $88,940.00 521 $58,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 727 $85,855.00 276 $85,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 502 $99,063.00 164 $85,192.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 335 $50,875.00 235 $26,865.00
Community and Social Service 96 $62,500.00 162 $21,806.00
Legal 21 $83,250.00 53 $106,188.00
Educational and Library 705 $39,861.00 931 $50,257.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $42,417.00 187 $52,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 574 $74,196.00 689 $57,443.00
Healthcare Support 208 $52,524.00 302 $31,957.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $18,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $13,906.00 271 $6,673.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 218 $23,333.00 153 $16,186.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $21,719.00 360 $15,906.00
Sales 531 $47,697.00 474 $22,059.00
Office and Administrative Support 380 $36,269.00 875 $30,784.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $41,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 184 $44,375.00 22 $28,864.00
Production 742 $34,083.00 122 $36,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 242 $35,000.00 131 $9,321.00

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 11,879 households in 48108, with an average household size of 2.27 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 6,606 families living in the 48108 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 48108:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,414 298 894 5,273
Average Household Size 3.06 2.95 3.14 1.29
Total Families 5,414 298 894 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.69 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 6,606 families living in 48108, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48108:

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 12,394 housing units in 48108.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,879 95.84%
Vacant 515 4.16%

43.44% of the total 12,394 housing units in 48108 are rental units. This is approximately 5,384 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,414 are occupied by the owner - or 51.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48108 is $1,115.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48108 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
    81
  • Less than $500
    120
  • $500 to $999
    1,875
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,204
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    876
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    239
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    54
  • $3,000 or more
    16

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48108 is $301,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48108 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    199
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    165
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    348
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    766
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,711
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,022
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,167
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48108. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48108 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    182
  • 1940 to 1949
    200
  • 1950 to 1959
    606
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,195
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,518
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,294
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,255
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,527
  • 2010 to 2013
    602
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 48108 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    672
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,025
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,718
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,464

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48108 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48108 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48108.

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
    286
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,289
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,037
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,897
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,986
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    708
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,348
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    200
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    410
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    802
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    377
  • 90 or more minutes
    139

Summary

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