48350 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48350, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48350 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Rose and Springfield, with a total population of 7,994 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 48350 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48350.

The estimated population of people living in 48350 is 7,994, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48350 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,994
+1.9%
+6.27%
2020
7,845
+8.33%
-
2019
7,242
-0.54% -
2018
7,281
-3.2% -
2017
7,522
- -

Population of 48350 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48350 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
91.6%
88.9%
+3.04%
Black/African American
0.9%
2%
-55.00%
Native
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
5%
+2.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
3.7%
-59.46%
Other
0.2%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48350 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 48350 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48350 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48350 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 -1% 39.1 -0.51% 39.9 -4.32%
2020 39.9 -6.99% 39.3 -5.98% 41.7 -5.66%
2019 42.9 +0.94% 41.8 +0.24% 44.2 +2.08%
2018 42.5 +3.66% 41.7 +2.96% 43.3 +4.59%
2017 41 - 40.5 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 48350 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 48350 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 9 623 -0.89% 476 +14.79% 547 544
10 to 19 562 -1.97% 599 -17.08% 542 495
20 to 29 282 +109.48% 309 +37.8% 605 428
30 to 39 396 -4.97% 402 +41.49% 375 569
40 to 49 535 +13.2% 573 -49.67% 564 329
50 to 59 626 0.49% 609 +21.24% 623 742
60 to 69 513 -32.41% 522 -6.34% 360 484
70+ 244 +30.67% 251 +66.08% 325 462

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48350 zip code is $97,981.00.

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 48350.

  • Under 25
    $68,229.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,097.00
  • 45 to 64
    $126,813.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,828.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48350 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 48350, 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 48350 is currently $112,682.00.

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.

13.52% of households in 48350 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 48350 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48350 is $40,050.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48350 by the total population of 48350.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48350 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48350 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
    15.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48350 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48350 zip over the age of 16 is 6,164.

Of those people, a total of 70.50% 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 48350 is 66.30%.

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 48350 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 298 74.80% 18.40%
20 to 24 years 584 97.80% 14.90%
25 to 29 years 449 85.70% 12.50%
30 to 34 years 327 73.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,099 89.00% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,098 89.50% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 678 86.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 378 48.90% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 811 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 442 10.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48350. 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 5,864 70.50% 6.20%
Black or African American 72 84.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28 78.60% 0.00%
Asian 19 63.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 133 87.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 202 53.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,743 70.70% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48350 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 48350 is 4,089, with median earnings of $46,955.00.

Women in 48350 are earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,089 $46,955.00
Male 2,263 $55,536.00
Female 1,826 $36,389.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48350 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 700 $82,719.00
Business and Financial 167 $62,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $78,977.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $121,932.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $63,558.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 184 $66,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $53,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 230 $61,875.00
Healthcare Support 70 $37,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $14,750.00
Law Enforcement 35 $150,511.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $17,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $27,450.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $18,333.00
Sales 657 $26,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 395 $32,829.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 368 $39,856.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 101 $68,083.00
Production 77 $27,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $29,853.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48350 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 48350.

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 341 $101,094.00 359 $72,361.00
Business and Financial 48 $127,400.00 119 $56,510.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $133,214.00 27 $78,068.00
Architecture and Engineering 221 $126,875.00 20 $68,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 29 $64,135.00
Legal 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $103,750.00 139 $45,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 57 $52,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $68,698.00 177 $60,052.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 62 $36,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $18,750.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $150,511.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 163 $21,458.00 39 $12,784.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $27,000.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 47 $19,583.00
Sales 303 $29,417.00 354 $9,359.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $71,250.00 246 $28,950.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 368 $39,856.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 101 $68,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 62 $61,071.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10 $0.00 22 $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 2,781 households in 48350, with an average household size of 2.86 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 2,194 families living in the 48350 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 48350:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,754 67 373 587
Average Household Size 3.17 4.43 3.34 1.44
Total Families 1,754 67 373 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.93 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 2,194 families living in 48350, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48350:

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 2,896 housing units in 48350.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,781 96.03%
Vacant 115 3.97%

13.54% of the total 2,896 housing units in 48350 are rental units. This is approximately 392 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,368 are occupied by the owner - or 81.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48350 is $1,099.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48350 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    125
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    257
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48350 is $290,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48350 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    18
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    185
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    826
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    954
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    136
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48350. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48350 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    108
  • 1940 to 1949
    55
  • 1950 to 1959
    114
  • 1960 to 1969
    160
  • 1970 to 1979
    609
  • 1980 to 1989
    337
  • 1990 to 1999
    944
  • 2000 to 2009
    245
  • 2010 to 2013
    324
  • 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 48350 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    541
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,349
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    891

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48350 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48350 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48350.

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
    25
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    110
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    122
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    496
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    563
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    295
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    701
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    119
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    231
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    605
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    463
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48350 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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