48225 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48225, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48225 is a zip code in Wayne County, Michigan, which covers Detroit, Grosse Pointe Woods, and Harper Woods, with a total population of 16,201 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 48225 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48225.

The estimated population of people living in 48225 is 16,201, with a median age of 35.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48225 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,201
+15.32%
+13.58%
2020
14,049
 -1.02% -
2019
14,194
 -0.79% -
2018
14,307
+0.3%
-
2017
14,264
 - -

Population of 48225 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48225 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
28.3%
33.4%
 -15.27%
Black/African American
64.7%
59.9%
 +8.01%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.9%
 +44.44%
Asian
0.3%
2.4%
 -87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3.2%
 +56.25%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48225 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 48225 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48225 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48225 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.4 -5.09% 30.9 -6.65% 39.7 -2.22%
2020 37.3 +4.48% 33.1 +2.8% 40.6 +2.01%
2019 35.7 -1.92% 32.2 -0.31% 39.8 -1.24%
2018 36.4 +2.25% 32.3 -1.52% 40.3 +5.22%
2017 35.6 - 32.8 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 48225 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 48225 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 9 943 +33.61% 776 +35.98% 1,196 1,085
10 to 19 1,057 +32.66% 1,110 +4.43% 1,393 1,141
20 to 29 1,131 -14.14% 819 +17.45% 950 947
30 to 39 773 +21.69% 1,149 +11.57% 943 1,254
40 to 49 840 +29.5% 917 +54.45% 1,045 1,516
50 to 59 880 -11.34% 1,172 +1.82% 775 1,187
60 to 69 697 -11.46% 782 -16.05% 619 661
70+ 444 +13.3% 774 +26.06% 500 989

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48225 zip code is $52,600.00.

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 48225.

  • Under 25
    $39,779.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,505.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,694.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,921.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48225 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 48225, 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 48225 is currently $62,048.00.

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.

1.20% of households in 48225 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 48225 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48225 is $23,639.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48225 by the total population of 48225.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48225 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48225 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
    11.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48225 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48225 zip over the age of 16 is 12,344.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% 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 48225 is 58.70%.

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 48225 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 958 38.90% 15.80%
20 to 24 years 935 69.10% 15.50%
25 to 29 years 962 89.20% 13.80%
30 to 34 years 1,350 77.30% 9.60%
35 to 44 years 1,823 73.70% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 2,529 90.10% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 1,018 70.80% 8.00%
60 to 64 years 722 59.60% 10.90%
65 to 74 years 1,170 19.10% 7.60%
75 years and over 877 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 48225. 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 4,184 61.20% 5.90%
Black or African American 7,441 65.50% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 44.20% 0.00%
Asian 54 75.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 534 77.90% 27.90%
Hispanic or Latino 137 71.50% 13.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,144 60.80% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48225 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 48225 is 7,250, with median earnings of $37,826.00.

Women in 48225 are earning approximately 99.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,250 $37,826.00
Male 3,332 $37,857.00
Female 3,918 $37,824.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48225 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 439 $49,408.00
Business and Financial 200 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $66,823.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $88,359.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 109 $50,903.00
Legal 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 346 $60,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $37,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 716 $56,557.00
Healthcare Support 388 $27,428.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $28,281.00
Law Enforcement 39 $12,321.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $22,260.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 368 $19,100.00
Personal Care and Service 254 $15,812.00
Sales 899 $19,850.00
Office and Administrative Support 958 $37,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 231 $41,420.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $43,021.00
Production 763 $48,764.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $41,667.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48225 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 48225.

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 201 $31,758.00 238 $61,176.00
Business and Financial 71 $31,250.00 129 $44,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $66,875.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $88,359.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $51,979.00 48 $41,818.00
Legal 25 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $12,250.00 265 $62,401.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $32,292.00 43 $37,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 312 $76,855.00 404 $40,543.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 362 $27,283.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 90 $28,646.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 149 $22,078.00 245 $22,481.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 146 $17,917.00 222 $20,389.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 218 $16,396.00
Sales 346 $12,778.00 553 $24,073.00
Office and Administrative Support 286 $36,563.00 672 $37,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 231 $41,420.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $36,932.00 15 $0.00
Production 371 $49,725.00 392 $47,619.00
Transportation and Material Moving 85 $40,060.00 35 $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 5,660 households in 48225, with an average household size of 2.83 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 3,480 families living in the 48225 zip code with an average family size of 3.72 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 48225:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,501 326 1,653 2,180
Average Household Size 3.47 3.16 4.23 1.29
Total Families 1,501 326 1,653 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.87 4.12 0

Poverty

Of the 3,480 families living in 48225, 14.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48225:

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 6,153 housing units in 48225.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,660 91.99%
Vacant 493 8.01%

40.03% of the total 6,153 housing units in 48225 are rental units. This is approximately 2,463 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,176 are occupied by the owner - or 51.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48225 is $1,174.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48225 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    313
  • $500 to $999
    401
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,355
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    385
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48225 is $109,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48225 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    455
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    842
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,247
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    508
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    92
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48225. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48225 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    248
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,275
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,946
  • 1960 to 1969
    862
  • 1970 to 1979
    378
  • 1980 to 1989
    304
  • 1990 to 1999
    115
  • 2000 to 2009
    21
  • 2010 to 2013
    4
  • 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 48225 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    812
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,396
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,757
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    695

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48225 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48225 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48225.

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
    509
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    725
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,099
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,057
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    820
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,142
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    248
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    333
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    411
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    167
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48225 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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