48236 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48236, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48236 is a zip code in Macomb County and Wayne County, Michigan, which covers St. Clair Shores, Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Woods, and Harper Woods, with a total population of 31,134 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 48236 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48236.

The estimated population of people living in 48236 is 31,134, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48236 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,134
+5.21%
+3.92%
2020
29,592
+0.34%
-
2019
29,492
 -0.63% -
2018
29,679
 -0.93% -
2017
29,959
 - -

Population of 48236 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48236 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
84.5%
84.3%
 +0.24%
Black/African American
8.6%
9.2%
 -6.52%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2%
2.2%
 -9.09%
Asian
2%
2.1%
 -4.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2%
 +45.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48236 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 48236 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48236 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48236 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 -1.37% 41.6 -1.65% 45.2 +0.22%
2020 43.8 -2.23% 42.3 -3.42% 45.1 -1.1%
2019 44.8 -0.44% 43.8 0% 45.6 -1.08%
2018 45 +1.35% 43.8 +2.1% 46.1 +1.54%
2017 44.4 - 42.9 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 48236 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 48236 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 1,671 +37.1% 1,774 +11.66% 2,379 1,987
10 to 19 2,308 -22.12% 1,962 -17.77% 1,821 1,632
20 to 29 1,418 -13.95% 1,359 +4.17% 1,209 1,402
30 to 39 1,471 +13.17% 1,505 +41.04% 1,654 2,194
40 to 49 1,809 -10.89% 2,193 -28.35% 1,612 1,562
50 to 59 2,038 +11.82% 2,268 +8.4% 2,287 2,458
60 to 69 2,137 +8.82% 2,340 +4.63% 2,330 2,439
70+ 1,648 +7.42% 2,058 +16.22% 1,762 2,406

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48236 zip code is $120,156.00.

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 48236.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $142,873.00
  • 45 to 64
    $144,179.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,136.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48236 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 48236, 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 48236 is currently $158,843.00.

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.

23.52% of households in 48236 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 48236 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48236 is $63,309.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48236 by the total population of 48236.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48236 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48236 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
    29.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48236 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48236 zip over the age of 16 is 24,438.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% 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 48236 is 62.80%.

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 48236 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,123 42.40% 51.50%
20 to 24 years 1,116 65.00% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 1,495 80.50% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 1,527 90.40% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 4,084 85.20% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 3,410 89.20% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 2,746 82.30% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 2,733 67.70% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,452 39.60% 1.60%
75 years and over 2,752 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48236. 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 21,216 65.20% 3.60%
Black or African American 1,912 68.80% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 580 70.50% 0.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 24 8.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 695 56.00% 9.80%
Hispanic or Latino 400 71.50% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,008 65.30% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48236 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 48236 is 15,339, with median earnings of $67,944.00.

Women in 48236 are earning approximately 62.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,339 $67,944.00
Male 7,866 $86,624.00
Female 7,473 $53,768.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48236 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 2,504 $104,595.00
Business and Financial 1,256 $91,776.00
Computer and Mathematical 433 $81,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 668 $100,542.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 188 $69,453.00
Community and Social Service 182 $49,706.00
Legal 755 $107,750.00
Educational and Library 1,161 $56,484.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 848 $27,063.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,757 $76,973.00
Healthcare Support 227 $30,760.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $18,348.00
Law Enforcement 181 $100,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 469 $11,390.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $23,194.00
Personal Care and Service 257 $6,857.00
Sales 1,555 $68,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,238 $41,623.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $38,015.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 187 $71,250.00
Production 449 $44,631.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $51,683.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48236 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 48236.

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 1,542 $132,500.00 962 $90,208.00
Business and Financial 516 $100,789.00 740 $86,190.00
Computer and Mathematical 306 $81,833.00 127 $74,844.00
Architecture and Engineering 578 $100,708.00 90 $96,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $83,194.00 163 $69,128.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 174 $49,118.00
Legal 528 $115,786.00 227 $83,036.00
Educational and Library 371 $76,318.00 790 $43,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 429 $105,083.00 419 $23,853.00
Healthcare Practitioners 612 $96,042.00 1,145 $76,519.00
Healthcare Support 35 $66,328.00 192 $30,473.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $11,071.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 165 $100,313.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 324 $11,667.00 145 $11,175.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $29,318.00 116 $4,884.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $60,972.00 226 $6,676.00
Sales 935 $106,115.00 620 $35,431.00
Office and Administrative Support 175 $40,573.00 1,063 $42,099.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $38,015.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $72,500.00 13 $0.00
Production 300 $55,714.00 149 $42,978.00
Transportation and Material Moving 119 $52,356.00 14 $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 12,209 households in 48236, with an average household size of 2.54 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 8,978 families living in the 48236 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 48236:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,562 352 1,064 3,231
Average Household Size 3.05 3.05 2.96 1.15
Total Families 7,562 352 1,064 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.89 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 8,978 families living in 48236, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48236:

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 12,666 housing units in 48236.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,209 96.39%
Vacant 457 3.61%

7.65% of the total 12,666 housing units in 48236 are rental units. This is approximately 969 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,093 are occupied by the owner - or 87.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48236 is $1,325.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48236 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
    147
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    139
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    361
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    168
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    32
  • $3,000 or more
    121

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48236 is $308,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48236 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    465
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    335
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    461
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    995
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,079
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,610
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,812
  • $1,000,000 or more
    336

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48236. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48236 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,273
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,911
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,262
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,688
  • 1970 to 1979
    544
  • 1980 to 1989
    280
  • 1990 to 1999
    202
  • 2000 to 2009
    315
  • 2010 to 2013
    191
  • 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 48236 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    676
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,057
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,066
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,410

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48236 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48236 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48236.

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
    301
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,194
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,509
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,387
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,861
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,054
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,128
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    493
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    777
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,072
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    443
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

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