48167 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48167, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48167 is a zip code in Oakland County, Washtenaw County, and Wayne County, Michigan, which covers Farmington Hills, Lyon, Northville, Novi, Novi, Salem, and Northville, with a total population of 23,139 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 48167 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48167.

The estimated population of people living in 48167 is 23,139, with a median age of 46.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48167 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,139
+2.17%
+4.82%
2020
22,648
+1.19%
-
2019
22,382
+1.22%
-
2018
22,113
+0.18%
-
2017
22,074
 - -

Population of 48167 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48167 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
80%
79.8%
 +0.25%
Black/African American
3.3%
6.2%
 -46.77%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3.4%
 -2.94%
Asian
10.6%
8.6%
 +23.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2%
 0.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48167 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 48167 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48167 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48167 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 +5.39% 45.4 +4.61% 47.7 +6%
2020 44.5 +7.49% 43.4 +9.87% 45 +3.21%
2019 41.4 -2.36% 39.5 -3.66% 43.6 0%
2018 42.4 -2.75% 41 -2.38% 43.6 -1.36%
2017 43.6 - 42 - 44.2 -

The median age of the 48167 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 48167 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 1,191 +1.06% 1,199 -15.13% 1,193 1,005
10 to 19 1,481 -5.9% 1,467 -8.42% 1,383 1,337
20 to 29 1,056 +39.3% 1,150 +3.59% 1,526 1,185
30 to 39 1,297 -15.84% 1,258 +2.31% 1,080 1,278
40 to 49 1,356 -24.92% 1,886 -10.17% 1,034 1,701
50 to 59 1,946 +4.81% 1,898 -19.43% 2,024 1,536
60 to 69 1,283 +56.67% 1,236 +57.98% 2,094 2,108
70+ 924 +9.86% 1,446 +18.2% 982 1,673

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48167 zip code is $105,802.00.

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 48167.

  • Under 25
    $25,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,740.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,493.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,359.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48167 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 48167, 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 48167 is currently $152,522.00.

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.

21.25% of households in 48167 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 48167 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48167 is $65,642.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48167 by the total population of 48167.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48167 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48167 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
    30.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48167 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48167 zip over the age of 16 is 19,171.

Of those people, a total of 66.30% 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 48167 is 64.10%.

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 48167 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 950 40.00% 21.80%
20 to 24 years 891 80.40% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 1,820 87.40% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 1,161 92.60% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 2,241 86.50% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 3,301 87.40% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 1,950 83.90% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,700 59.90% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 2,557 30.30% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,600 5.90% 38.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48167. 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 16,011 66.10% 3.60%
Black or African American 641 72.50% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 82 47.60% 0.00%
Asian 1,986 64.90% 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 66.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 356 74.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 573 76.80% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,664 65.70% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48167 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 48167 is 12,286, with median earnings of $65,234.00.

Women in 48167 are earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,286 $65,234.00
Male 6,827 $85,199.00
Female 5,459 $50,955.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48167 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 2,116 $106,925.00
Business and Financial 1,370 $82,614.00
Computer and Mathematical 936 $104,327.00
Architecture and Engineering 654 $110,729.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 112 $66,250.00
Community and Social Service 122 $49,375.00
Legal 131 $58,819.00
Educational and Library 545 $44,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 343 $55,481.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,075 $73,750.00
Healthcare Support 188 $34,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $87,981.00
Law Enforcement 48 $71,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 372 $13,056.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 416 $14,654.00
Personal Care and Service 325 $18,266.00
Sales 983 $40,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,098 $43,365.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 313 $66,771.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $20,583.00
Production 520 $73,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 209 $48,958.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48167 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 48167.

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 1,444 $129,821.00 672 $85,000.00
Business and Financial 728 $99,167.00 642 $73,135.00
Computer and Mathematical 643 $109,040.00 293 $84,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 577 $110,885.00 77 $92,279.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $68,125.00 63 $65,885.00
Community and Social Service 55 $82,583.00 67 $46,641.00
Legal 86 $59,722.00 45 $41,940.00
Educational and Library 147 $44,550.00 398 $44,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 184 $75,444.00 159 $53,616.00
Healthcare Practitioners 301 $136,696.00 774 $66,346.00
Healthcare Support 34 $80,375.00 154 $33,715.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $88,894.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $102,917.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $14,306.00 249 $12,266.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 338 $14,295.00 78 $21,316.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $6,889.00 257 $20,197.00
Sales 503 $82,750.00 480 $24,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 193 $46,250.00 905 $42,261.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 313 $66,771.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $20,583.00 0 $0.00
Production 442 $78,750.00 78 $14,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $55,357.00 35 $11,688.00

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 9,904 households in 48167, with an average household size of 2.33 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 6,017 families living in the 48167 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 48167:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,948 452 617 3,887
Average Household Size 3.07 2.69 3.11 1.22
Total Families 4,948 452 617 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.49 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 6,017 families living in 48167, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48167:

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 10,714 housing units in 48167.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,904 92.44%
Vacant 810 7.56%

23.66% of the total 10,714 housing units in 48167 are rental units. This is approximately 2,535 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,293 are occupied by the owner - or 68.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48167 is $1,365.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48167 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
    76
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    427
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,105
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    849
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    96
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    23
  • $3,000 or more
    25

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48167 is $363,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48167 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    410
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    347
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    432
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    714
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    765
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,640
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,731
  • $1,000,000 or more
    254

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48167. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48167 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,017
  • 1940 to 1949
    170
  • 1950 to 1959
    828
  • 1960 to 1969
    880
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,711
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,954
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,872
  • 2000 to 2009
    611
  • 2010 to 2013
    671
  • 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 48167 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    194
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,235
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,453
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,022

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48167 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48167 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48167.

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
    335
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    762
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    961
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,391
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,485
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    732
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,615
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    572
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    524
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,049
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    589
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

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