48307 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48307, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48307 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Rochester and Rochester Hills, with a total population of 43,978 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 48307 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48307.

The estimated population of people living in 48307 is 43,978, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48307 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,978
 -0.14% +1.77%
2020
44,041
+0.84%
-
2019
43,674
 -0.05% -
2018
43,694
+1.11%
-
2017
43,215
 - -

Population of 48307 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48307 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
76%
77.2%
 -1.55%
Black/African American
3.3%
3.8%
 -13.16%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4%
5%
 -20.00%
Asian
13.3%
11.4%
 +16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.4%
 +25.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48307 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 48307 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48307 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48307 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +0.78% 37.6 +2.17% 39.8 -0.25%
2020 38.4 -1.54% 36.8 -1.87% 39.9 -3.62%
2019 39 +0.26% 37.5 +2.46% 41.4 0%
2018 38.9 -0.77% 36.6 -0.27% 41.4 -0.24%
2017 39.2 - 36.7 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 48307 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 48307 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 2,809 -5.19% 2,537 +9.67% 2,651 2,769
10 to 19 2,571 -3% 2,735 +12.75% 2,478 3,086
20 to 29 3,243 -14.13% 2,384 -5.84% 2,800 2,247
30 to 39 3,009 +23.3% 2,836 +15.5% 3,762 3,290
40 to 49 2,926 -6.38% 3,582 -13.3% 2,724 3,119
50 to 59 3,119 +0.76% 2,999 +6.56% 3,136 3,192
60 to 69 1,845 +9.49% 2,476 -7.27% 2,005 2,286
70+ 1,648 +9.74% 2,496 +7.38% 1,813 2,620

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48307 zip code is $94,914.00.

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 48307.

  • Under 25
    $59,663.00
  • 25 to 44
    $101,268.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,132.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,463.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48307 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 48307, 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 48307 is currently $119,062.00.

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.

13.35% of households in 48307 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 48307 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48307 is $49,211.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48307 by the total population of 48307.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48307 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48307 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
    30.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48307 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48307 zip over the age of 16 is 35,329.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% 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 48307 is 63.00%.

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 48307 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,335 34.60% 18.20%
20 to 24 years 2,189 75.30% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 2,858 88.40% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 3,039 83.60% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 6,985 77.50% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 6,006 83.90% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 3,193 79.30% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 2,300 64.20% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 3,758 23.50% 6.20%
75 years and over 2,666 8.80% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48307. 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 28,002 64.20% 4.00%
Black or African American 1,187 76.90% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 49 28.60% 0.00%
Asian 4,672 69.70% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 469 56.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 950 71.20% 1.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,337 61.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 27,223 64.10% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48307 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 48307 is 22,249, with median earnings of $62,667.00.

Women in 48307 are earning approximately 54.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,249 $62,667.00
Male 12,495 $81,536.00
Female 9,754 $44,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48307 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 3,539 $111,250.00
Business and Financial 1,726 $74,803.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,447 $83,896.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,240 $107,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 191 $95,790.00
Community and Social Service 196 $50,750.00
Legal 240 $87,705.00
Educational and Library 1,041 $45,048.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 436 $52,273.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,598 $67,750.00
Healthcare Support 309 $20,350.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $21,974.00
Law Enforcement 66 $82,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 998 $17,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 653 $28,663.00
Personal Care and Service 628 $25,594.00
Sales 1,950 $51,408.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,007 $34,612.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 706 $54,700.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 439 $76,734.00
Production 985 $52,950.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $43,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48307 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 48307.

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 2,296 $123,629.00 1,243 $86,578.00
Business and Financial 816 $82,250.00 910 $70,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 994 $94,265.00 453 $76,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,039 $107,914.00 201 $92,344.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $96,728.00 51 $20,156.00
Community and Social Service 36 $70,227.00 160 $50,500.00
Legal 60 $185,500.00 180 $76,250.00
Educational and Library 174 $92,750.00 867 $35,521.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 350 $78,864.00 86 $14,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 457 $98,083.00 1,141 $56,705.00
Healthcare Support 36 $32,813.00 273 $19,594.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $21,513.00 29 $53,750.00
Law Enforcement 66 $82,813.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 481 $19,969.00 517 $15,452.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 394 $28,953.00 259 $28,233.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $39,583.00 514 $16,927.00
Sales 903 $52,460.00 1,047 $43,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 485 $54,470.00 1,522 $30,164.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 691 $63,523.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 431 $77,056.00 8 $0.00
Production 808 $58,281.00 177 $30,329.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $45,341.00 21 $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 17,983 households in 48307, with an average household size of 2.41 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 11,856 families living in the 48307 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 48307:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,741 469 1,646 6,127
Average Household Size 3.08 3.02 2.93 1.17
Total Families 9,741 469 1,646 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.83 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 11,856 families living in 48307, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48307:

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 19,434 housing units in 48307.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,983 92.53%
Vacant 1,451 7.47%

28.37% of the total 19,434 housing units in 48307 are rental units. This is approximately 5,513 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,293 are occupied by the owner - or 63.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48307 is $1,304.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48307 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
    177
  • Less than $500
    134
  • $500 to $999
    943
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,404
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,312
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    400
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    120
  • $3,000 or more
    200

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48307 is $279,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48307 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    726
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    393
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    534
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,051
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,296
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,332
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    924
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48307. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48307 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,123
  • 1940 to 1949
    406
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,274
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,564
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,868
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,210
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,017
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,189
  • 2010 to 2013
    779
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 48307 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    769
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,472
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,950
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,792

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48307 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48307 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48307.

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
    446
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,164
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,371
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,993
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,543
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,432
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,646
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    558
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    723
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,392
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,553
  • 90 or more minutes
    251

Summary

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