48357 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48357, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48357 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Highland, with a total population of 8,643 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 48357 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48357.

The estimated population of people living in 48357 is 8,643, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48357 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,643
+6.82%
+2.78%
2020
8,091
-3.07% -
2019
8,347
+0.08%
-
2018
8,340
-0.82% -
2017
8,409
- -

Population of 48357 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48357 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
92.3%
95.6%
-3.45%
Black/African American
1.2%
0.4%
+200.00%
Native
0.4%
0.7%
-42.86%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.1%
+100.00%
Asian
0.3%
1.6%
-81.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.6%
+416.67%
Other
0.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48357 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 48357 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48357 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48357 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 +1.29% 46.4 +4.27% 47.6 +1.06%
2020 46.5 -1.48% 44.5 -5.72% 47.1 -0.42%
2019 47.2 +2.83% 47.2 +1.51% 47.3 +4.42%
2018 45.9 +0.22% 46.5 +2.88% 45.3 -2.79%
2017 45.8 - 45.2 - 46.6 -

The median age of the 48357 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 48357 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 9 508 +6.33% 374 -4.86% 529 353
10 to 19 542 +3.19% 581 +15.3% 556 659
20 to 29 351 +36.6% 222 -1.02% 493 183
30 to 39 464 -26.59% 460 +5.59% 343 486
40 to 49 588 -0.48% 649 -21.31% 577 521
50 to 59 913 -6.59% 826 -2.29% 842 803
60 to 69 588 +14.89% 488 2.1% 654 479
70+ 376 +18.09% 479 +43.98% 444 721

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48357 zip code is $86,979.00.

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 48357.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,801.00
  • 45 to 64
    $116,967.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,313.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48357 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 48357, 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 48357 is currently $113,823.00.

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.

13.58% of households in 48357 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 48357 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.58%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48357 is $42,982.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48357 by the total population of 48357.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48357 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48357 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
    15.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48357 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48357 zip over the age of 16 is 6,894.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 48357 is 60.90%.

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 48357 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 348 46.30% 2.50%
20 to 24 years 369 77.00% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 307 82.70% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 331 85.80% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 955 77.80% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,455 88.90% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 831 83.40% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 636 62.10% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 1,048 19.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 614 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48357. 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 6,505 63.30% 3.60%
Black or African American 107 73.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 23 78.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 4.80% 100.00%
Two or more races 183 55.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 154 87.70% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,397 62.80% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48357 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 48357 is 4,199, with median earnings of $49,096.00.

Women in 48357 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,199 $49,096.00
Male 2,282 $63,874.00
Female 1,917 $38,905.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48357 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 443 $90,125.00
Business and Financial 227 $64,911.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $89,091.00
Architecture and Engineering 212 $105,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 85 $21,921.00
Legal 60 $88,393.00
Educational and Library 194 $60,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $12,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $59,205.00
Healthcare Support 89 $25,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $88,750.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 209 $12,464.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $27,976.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $35,000.00
Sales 513 $60,893.00
Office and Administrative Support 314 $36,368.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 301 $47,311.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $64,355.00
Production 244 $45,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $15,221.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48357 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 48357.

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 248 $142,500.00 195 $58,125.00
Business and Financial 132 $66,618.00 95 $44,347.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $80,000.00 44 $90,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 201 $105,219.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 78 $21,707.00
Legal 31 $38,942.00 29 $89,375.00
Educational and Library 48 $58,125.00 146 $62,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $103,977.00 36 $7,368.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $158,105.00 208 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 89 $25,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $88,750.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $19,231.00 157 $11,587.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $41,250.00 81 $26,402.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 110 $37,784.00
Sales 280 $62,969.00 233 $60,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $37,813.00 277 $36,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 301 $47,311.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $64,355.00 0 $0.00
Production 177 $57,731.00 67 $19,007.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $15,221.00 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 3,226 households in 48357, with an average household size of 2.67 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 2,398 families living in the 48357 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 48357:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,094 117 187 828
Average Household Size 3.16 3.09 3 1.32
Total Families 2,094 117 187 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.7 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 2,398 families living in 48357, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48357:

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 3,439 housing units in 48357.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,226 93.81%
Vacant 213 6.19%

9.31% of the total 3,439 housing units in 48357 are rental units. This is approximately 320 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,827 are occupied by the owner - or 82.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48357 is $879.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48357 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    108
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48357 is $255,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48357 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    375
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    187
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    144
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    220
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    789
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    746
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    320
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48357. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48357 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    216
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    125
  • 1960 to 1969
    300
  • 1970 to 1979
    935
  • 1980 to 1989
    456
  • 1990 to 1999
    653
  • 2000 to 2009
    468
  • 2010 to 2013
    249
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 48357 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    32
  • 1 vehicle available
    825
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,553
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    816

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48357 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48357 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48357.

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
    169
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    163
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    405
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    443
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    351
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    314
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    494
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    121
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    185
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    604
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    402
  • 90 or more minutes
    175

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48357 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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