48329 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48329, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48329 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Independence, Lake Angelus, and Waterford, with a total population of 23,387 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 48329 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48329.

The estimated population of people living in 48329 is 23,387, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48329 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,387
 -1.15% -6.14%
2020
23,658
 -3.04% -
2019
24,400
 -0.81% -
2018
24,599
 -1.28% -
2017
24,917
 - -

Population of 48329 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48329 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
86.1%
86.6%
 -0.58%
Black/African American
1.8%
3.5%
 -48.57%
Native
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
4.9%
5.1%
 -3.92%
Asian
2.2%
1.9%
 +15.79%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.3%
 +73.91%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48329 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 48329 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48329 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48329 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 0% 44 +1.15% 47.4 -0.21%
2020 45.4 0% 43.5 -2.03% 47.5 +3.04%
2019 45.4 +2.48% 44.4 +4.23% 46.1 +1.32%
2018 44.3 -0.23% 42.6 -1.62% 45.5 +0.44%
2017 44.4 - 43.3 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 48329 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 48329 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 1,259 -12.83% 1,194 -2.15% 1,089 1,164
10 to 19 1,573 +2.15% 1,547 -32% 1,577 1,108
20 to 29 1,437 -23.04% 1,435 -22.48% 1,127 1,127
30 to 39 1,281 +23% 1,428 +4.16% 1,593 1,486
40 to 49 2,019 -34.56% 1,614 -15.39% 1,400 1,378
50 to 59 2,133 -8.61% 2,134 +0.63% 1,937 2,146
60 to 69 1,353 +30.81% 1,501 +14.04% 1,819 1,720
70+ 1,163 -8.21% 1,846 -10.35% 1,062 1,654

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48329 zip code is $80,016.00.

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 48329.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,108.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,575.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,205.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48329 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 48329, 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 48329 is currently $94,718.00.

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.

6.99% of households in 48329 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 48329 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48329 is $40,133.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48329 by the total population of 48329.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48329 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48329 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
    14.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48329 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48329 zip over the age of 16 is 19,600.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 48329 is 62.30%.

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 48329 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,151 57.50% 3.90%
20 to 24 years 1,051 90.60% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 1,203 87.90% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 1,611 89.10% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 2,747 86.90% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 3,506 86.90% 6.00%
55 to 59 years 2,076 66.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,786 52.70% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 2,784 23.80% 2.70%
75 years and over 1,685 6.90% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48329. 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 17,513 64.70% 3.80%
Black or African American 440 62.50% 4.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 178 44.90% 0.00%
Asian 507 57.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 123 30.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 839 75.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 682 83.30% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,144 64.00% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48329 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 48329 is 12,203, with median earnings of $45,673.00.

Women in 48329 are earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,203 $45,673.00
Male 6,577 $52,555.00
Female 5,626 $39,469.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48329 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 1,073 $82,662.00
Business and Financial 511 $73,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 538 $52,407.00
Architecture and Engineering 571 $106,947.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $71,111.00
Community and Social Service 203 $46,115.00
Legal 150 $113,542.00
Educational and Library 410 $50,241.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 167 $48,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 619 $67,755.00
Healthcare Support 462 $27,616.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $43,229.00
Law Enforcement 74 $67,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 649 $16,348.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 360 $27,667.00
Personal Care and Service 370 $10,882.00
Sales 1,092 $45,405.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,911 $39,562.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 816 $50,347.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 390 $50,972.00
Production 716 $47,273.00
Transportation and Material Moving 531 $43,967.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48329 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 48329.

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 684 $96,169.00 389 $56,116.00
Business and Financial 231 $75,893.00 280 $68,462.00
Computer and Mathematical 378 $50,926.00 160 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 521 $108,938.00 50 $82,045.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $88,393.00 38 $61,875.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 180 $45,946.00
Legal 98 $114,167.00 52 $64,167.00
Educational and Library 179 $50,691.00 231 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $66,500.00 77 $47,961.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $84,063.00 485 $66,250.00
Healthcare Support 30 $26,207.00 432 $28,488.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $44,375.00 47 $13,472.00
Law Enforcement 55 $56,103.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 295 $20,938.00 354 $15,388.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $24,949.00 110 $28,125.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $0.00 312 $12,304.00
Sales 623 $62,583.00 469 $40,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 329 $42,063.00 1,582 $39,057.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 807 $50,660.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $52,338.00 59 $21,250.00
Production 523 $49,292.00 193 $35,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 500 $44,348.00 31 $36,042.00

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 9,696 households in 48329, with an average household size of 2.4 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 6,330 families living in the 48329 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 48329:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,963 470 897 3,366
Average Household Size 3 3.19 3.25 1.18
Total Families 4,963 470 897 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.86 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 6,330 families living in 48329, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48329:

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 10,382 housing units in 48329.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,696 93.39%
Vacant 686 6.61%

10.60% of the total 10,382 housing units in 48329 are rental units. This is approximately 1,100 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,522 are occupied by the owner - or 82.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48329 is $1,297.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48329 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    378
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    313
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    274
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    58
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    29
  • $3,000 or more
    48

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48329 is $203,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48329 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    125
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    210
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,308
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,497
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,523
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,231
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    533
  • $1,000,000 or more
    95

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48329. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48329 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,109
  • 1940 to 1949
    617
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,470
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,869
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,304
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,225
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,206
  • 2000 to 2009
    486
  • 2010 to 2013
    96
  • 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 48329 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    210
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,784
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,129
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,573

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48329 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48329 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48329.

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
    205
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,041
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,110
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,261
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,503
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    684
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,838
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    427
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    655
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,300
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    808
  • 90 or more minutes
    238

Summary

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