48334 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48334, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48334 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Farmington Hills, with a total population of 19,371 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 48334 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48334.

The estimated population of people living in 48334 is 19,371, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48334 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,371
+1.72%
+2.95%
2020
19,043
 -0.33% -
2019
19,107
+0.7%
-
2018
18,975
+0.85%
-
2017
18,816
 - -

Population of 48334 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48334 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
60%
59.4%
 +1.01%
Black/African American
21.6%
23.4%
 -7.69%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
3.2%
 -53.13%
Asian
11.1%
11.8%
 -5.93%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
2.1%
 +147.62%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48334 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 48334 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48334 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48334 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 +0.23% 41.7 +6.11% 45.4 -2.37%
2020 43.6 -4.8% 39.3 -2.24% 46.5 -6.06%
2019 45.8 -1.72% 40.2 -4.96% 49.5 +0.61%
2018 46.6 -1.48% 42.3 0% 49.2 -1.4%
2017 47.3 - 42.3 - 49.9 -

The median age of the 48334 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 48334 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 9 761 +17.73% 981 +16.01% 896 1,129
10 to 19 1,082 -1.82% 919 +17.31% 1,032 1,075
20 to 29 955 +53.07% 955 -1.24% 1,461 931
30 to 39 1,140 -8.83% 1,136 +1.41% 1,035 1,150
40 to 49 859 +30.97% 1,286 +14.56% 1,153 1,462
50 to 59 1,259 -1.56% 1,845 -43.09% 1,232 1,162
60 to 69 1,052 +6.25% 1,519 -2.02% 1,117 1,478
70+ 1,195 +11.76% 1,872 -7.29% 1,325 1,733

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48334 zip code is $85,992.00.

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 48334.

  • Under 25
    $69,123.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,040.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,621.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48334 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 48334, 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 48334 is currently $105,734.00.

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.

11.02% of households in 48334 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 48334 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48334 is $44,344.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48334 by the total population of 48334.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48334 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48334 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
    28.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48334 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48334 zip over the age of 16 is 16,194.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% 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 48334 is 61.00%.

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 48334 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 955 40.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,007 77.70% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 1,385 88.30% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 983 83.80% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 2,438 82.40% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 2,593 79.50% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,180 82.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,398 71.60% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,346 35.40% 1.00%
75 years and over 1,909 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48334. 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 10,076 61.30% 1.90%
Black or African American 3,364 65.10% 5.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 84 34.50% 13.80%
Asian 1,729 69.60% 4.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 918 62.60% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 237 63.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,876 61.20% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48334 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 48334 is 9,873, with median earnings of $55,651.00.

Women in 48334 are earning approximately 60.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,873 $55,651.00
Male 5,505 $69,671.00
Female 4,368 $41,845.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48334 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 1,552 $85,952.00
Business and Financial 1,060 $68,904.00
Computer and Mathematical 709 $82,855.00
Architecture and Engineering 329 $95,903.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 124 $57,188.00
Community and Social Service 174 $45,179.00
Legal 297 $78,945.00
Educational and Library 611 $39,531.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 242 $64,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 624 $57,736.00
Healthcare Support 197 $8,105.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $59,196.00
Law Enforcement 44 $71,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 260 $6,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 236 $31,513.00
Personal Care and Service 327 $9,988.00
Sales 896 $42,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 914 $35,859.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 152 $73,148.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $83,393.00
Production 467 $39,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $20,489.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48334 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 48334.

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 855 $107,103.00 697 $55,951.00
Business and Financial 638 $82,667.00 422 $58,810.00
Computer and Mathematical 615 $82,787.00 94 $88,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 262 $97,083.00 67 $91,382.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $65,000.00 66 $56,406.00
Community and Social Service 64 $37,115.00 110 $45,357.00
Legal 182 $131,429.00 115 $61,542.00
Educational and Library 87 $88,036.00 524 $34,861.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 133 $90,893.00 109 $53,839.00
Healthcare Practitioners 185 $67,396.00 439 $55,822.00
Healthcare Support 88 $15,078.00 109 $8,024.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $59,732.00 8 $4,500.00
Law Enforcement 26 $23,125.00 18 $126,786.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $4,602.00 191 $6,435.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 164 $37,615.00 72 $26,974.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $20,764.00 188 $9,167.00
Sales 528 $64,643.00 368 $20,163.00
Office and Administrative Support 402 $41,000.00 512 $32,161.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 130 $73,333.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $83,393.00 0 $0.00
Production 309 $26,488.00 158 $55,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 258 $19,603.00 47 $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 8,028 households in 48334, with an average household size of 2.39 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 4,683 families living in the 48334 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 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 48334:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,595 365 723 3,345
Average Household Size 3.24 3.51 3.12 1.2
Total Families 3,595 365 723 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.49 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 4,683 families living in 48334, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48334:

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 8,469 housing units in 48334.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,028 94.79%
Vacant 441 5.21%

33.90% of the total 8,469 housing units in 48334 are rental units. This is approximately 2,871 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,103 are occupied by the owner - or 60.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48334 is $1,296.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48334 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
    54
  • Less than $500
    176
  • $500 to $999
    617
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,031
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    783
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    106
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    81
  • $3,000 or more
    77

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48334 is $261,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48334 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    87
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    244
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    467
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    550
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,946
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,612
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48334. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48334 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    205
  • 1940 to 1949
    194
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,713
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,911
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,188
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,307
  • 1990 to 1999
    577
  • 2000 to 2009
    268
  • 2010 to 2013
    106
  • 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 48334 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    700
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,804
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,894
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,630

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48334 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48334 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48334.

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
    148
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    456
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,111
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,292
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    980
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    910
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,876
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    290
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    291
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    579
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

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