48302 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48302, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48302 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Bloomfield, Pontiac, and West Bloomfield, with a total population of 17,244 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 48302 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48302.

The estimated population of people living in 48302 is 17,244, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48302 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,244
+10.38%
+11.21%
2020
15,623
-2.14% -
2019
15,964
-0.34% -
2018
16,019
+3.31%
-
2017
15,506
- -

Population of 48302 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48302 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
75.9%
76.4%
-0.65%
Black/African American
8.5%
6.2%
+37.10%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Hispanic
2.6%
3.5%
-25.71%
Asian
8.5%
10.8%
-21.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
1.8%
+105.56%
Other
0.6%
0.8%
-25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48302 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 48302 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48302 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48302 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 -4.04% 46.3 -1.49% 43.8 -6.81%
2020 47 -1.67% 47 0% 47 -3.69%
2019 47.8 +0.21% 47 +1.29% 48.8 -1.21%
2018 47.7 -3.05% 46.4 -3.33% 49.4 -1.98%
2017 49.2 - 48 - 50.4 -

The median age of the 48302 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 48302 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 9 676 +37.76% 831 +53.82% 955 1,326
10 to 19 1,077 +18.15% 928 +29.23% 1,253 1,195
20 to 29 531 3.46% 436 -4.4% 525 416
30 to 39 684 +20.96% 663 +27.75% 836 858
40 to 49 1,014 +19.66% 1,039 +17.44% 1,217 1,210
50 to 59 1,000 +24.37% 1,177 +4.91% 1,262 1,232
60 to 69 1,357 -31.99% 1,399 -26.24% 967 1,057
70+ 1,206 +15.93% 1,488 +3.72% 1,409 1,526

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48302 zip code is $150,556.00.

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 48302.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $177,128.00
  • 45 to 64
    $219,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $100,556.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48302 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 48302, 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 48302 is currently $229,868.00.

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.

41.72% of households in 48302 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 48302 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    41.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48302 is $87,804.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48302 by the total population of 48302.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48302 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48302 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
    32.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48302 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48302 zip over the age of 16 is 13,241.

Of those people, a total of 61.40% 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 48302 is 57.50%.

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 48302 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 726 43.30% 15.90%
20 to 24 years 482 59.10% 14.70%
25 to 29 years 459 83.00% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 829 87.50% 29.40%
35 to 44 years 2,108 85.00% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 2,456 81.60% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,222 74.50% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 886 64.00% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 2,242 42.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,831 10.60% 20.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48302. 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 10,269 61.50% 4.00%
Black or African American 1,152 58.10% 36.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 60.00% 9.50%
Asian 1,255 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 138 44.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 392 79.10% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 322 58.40% 12.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,064 61.40% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48302 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 48302 is 7,619, with median earnings of $90,359.00.

Women in 48302 are earning approximately 51.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,619 $90,359.00
Male 4,380 $120,764.00
Female 3,239 $62,472.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48302 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 1,619 $141,607.00
Business and Financial 562 $90,192.00
Computer and Mathematical 229 $101,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 398 $120,714.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $53,333.00
Community and Social Service 239 $71,542.00
Legal 502 $125,909.00
Educational and Library 455 $44,886.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 317 $79,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,091 $157,548.00
Healthcare Support 72 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 55 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 179 $6,213.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $15,625.00
Personal Care and Service 203 $26,875.00
Sales 705 $69,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 455 $42,560.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $130,403.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $57,656.00
Production 148 $36,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $35,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48302 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 48302.

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 1,115 $210,014.00 504 $128,676.00
Business and Financial 379 $100,703.00 183 $53,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 143 $110,521.00 86 $101,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 316 $132,031.00 82 $105,263.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 24 $52,778.00
Community and Social Service 40 $36,667.00 199 $72,292.00
Legal 358 $172,250.00 144 $101,310.00
Educational and Library 114 $83,889.00 341 $21,134.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 144 $108,810.00 173 $54,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 569 $250,001.00 522 $89,942.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 63 $35,050.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $2,499.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 153 $5,365.00 26 $15,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $37,750.00 55 $10,096.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $207,625.00 184 $25,417.00
Sales 397 $92,031.00 308 $61,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $68,750.00 275 $37,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 85 $130,524.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $57,656.00 0 $0.00
Production 95 $37,396.00 53 $26,771.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $35,625.00 0 $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 6,558 households in 48302, with an average household size of 2.63 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 4,822 families living in the 48302 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 48302:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,303 235 284 1,736
Average Household Size 3.16 3.76 2.81 1.12
Total Families 4,303 235 284 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.24 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 4,822 families living in 48302, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48302:

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 7,049 housing units in 48302.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,558 93.03%
Vacant 491 6.97%

10.57% of the total 7,049 housing units in 48302 are rental units. This is approximately 745 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,738 are occupied by the owner - or 81.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48302 is $1,243.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48302 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
    75
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    179
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    213
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    114
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    74
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    157

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48302 is $541,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48302 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    41
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    53
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    234
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    248
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    496
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,564
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,066
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,036

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48302. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48302 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    202
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,067
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,752
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,625
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,031
  • 1990 to 1999
    641
  • 2000 to 2009
    442
  • 2010 to 2013
    179
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 48302 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    236
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,617
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,940
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,765

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48302 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48302 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48302.

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
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    341
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    577
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    953
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,158
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    469
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,189
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    288
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    353
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    552
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    145
  • 90 or more minutes
    96

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48302 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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