48359 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48359, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48359 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Auburn Hills, Independence, and Orion, with a total population of 9,941 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 48359 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48359.

The estimated population of people living in 48359 is 9,941, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48359 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,941
 -6.31% +3.19%
2020
10,611
+8.28%
-
2019
9,800
+2.05%
-
2018
9,603
 -0.32% -
2017
9,634
 - -

Population of 48359 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48359 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
80.7%
80.2%
 +0.62%
Black/African American
3.8%
5.1%
 -25.49%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.2%
7.6%
 -18.42%
Asian
5.2%
4%
 +30.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
3.1%
 +6.45%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48359 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 48359 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48359 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48359 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +1.82% 38.6 -0.52% 39.9 +5.28%
2020 38.5 +0.52% 38.8 -3% 37.9 +4.7%
2019 38.3 +1.06% 40 +3.36% 36.2 -1.9%
2018 37.9 -0.26% 38.7 -0.77% 36.9 -0.81%
2017 38 - 39 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 48359 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 48359 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 9 694 -10.94% 540 +6.77% 609 553
10 to 19 702 +13.2% 780 -13.89% 767 663
20 to 29 461 +30.14% 551 +25.73% 613 699
30 to 39 594 +1.02% 794 -28.35% 596 582
40 to 49 925 +4.75% 794 +7.44% 937 845
50 to 59 635 +24.52% 733 -6.42% 799 687
60 to 69 516 -14.56% 287 +88.64% 440 600
70+ 251 -18.51% 377 -6.06% 204 347

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48359 zip code is $87,356.00.

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 48359.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,897.00
  • 45 to 64
    $143,669.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,398.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48359 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 48359, 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 48359 is currently $108,646.00.

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.

13.67% of households in 48359 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 48359 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48359 is $45,291.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48359 by the total population of 48359.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48359 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48359 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
    24.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48359 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48359 zip over the age of 16 is 7,743.

Of those people, a total of 75.30% 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 48359 is 68.20%.

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 48359 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 394 44.20% 14.40%
20 to 24 years 650 82.30% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 662 95.30% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 647 92.70% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 1,260 87.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,640 83.20% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 899 84.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 495 57.60% 7.40%
65 to 74 years 781 48.40% 82.30%
75 years and over 315 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48359. 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 6,468 74.00% 5.00%
Black or African American 262 69.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 76.20% 0.00%
Asian 384 84.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 358 93.90% 92.60%
Two or more races 229 75.50% 3.50%
Hispanic or Latino 531 77.20% 80.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,333 74.70% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48359 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 48359 is 5,277, with median earnings of $52,717.00.

Women in 48359 are earning approximately 47.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,277 $52,717.00
Male 2,942 $80,896.00
Female 2,335 $38,236.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48359 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 756 $118,958.00
Business and Financial 408 $83,264.00
Computer and Mathematical 240 $107,826.00
Architecture and Engineering 623 $116,513.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $26,477.00
Community and Social Service 147 $45,541.00
Legal 89 $27,469.00
Educational and Library 270 $46,447.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $87,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $51,458.00
Healthcare Support 134 $14,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $82,171.00
Food Preparation and Serving 232 $12,639.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $3,594.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $11,563.00
Sales 567 $22,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 460 $37,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 177 $61,845.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $28,958.00
Production 276 $40,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $24,391.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48359 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 48359.

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 489 $159,861.00 267 $60,089.00
Business and Financial 257 $105,036.00 151 $59,637.00
Computer and Mathematical 185 $108,750.00 55 $70,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 519 $118,134.00 104 $74,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 55 $26,477.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00 126 $45,149.00
Legal 31 $0.00 58 $26,500.00
Educational and Library 49 $80,707.00 221 $45,592.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $96,875.00 33 $49,191.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $93,750.00 117 $49,276.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 126 $20,066.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $82,171.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $14,327.00 163 $9,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $2,499.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 39 $11,205.00
Sales 268 $33,929.00 299 $17,218.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $36,875.00 392 $37,986.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $61,190.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $28,958.00 0 $0.00
Production 184 $41,250.00 92 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $24,391.00 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 4,090 households in 48359, 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 2,522 families living in the 48359 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 48359:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,130 82 310 1,568
Average Household Size 3.2 3.24 2.88 1.2
Total Families 2,130 82 310 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.79 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 2,522 families living in 48359, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48359:

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 4,272 housing units in 48359.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,090 95.74%
Vacant 182 4.26%

29.59% of the total 4,272 housing units in 48359 are rental units. This is approximately 1,264 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,819 are occupied by the owner - or 65.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48359 is $1,131.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48359 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    560
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    331
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    190
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    183
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48359 is $272,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48359 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    193
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    33
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    90
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    681
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    547
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,155
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    120
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48359. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48359 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    56
  • 1940 to 1949
    117
  • 1950 to 1959
    515
  • 1960 to 1969
    286
  • 1970 to 1979
    707
  • 1980 to 1989
    290
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,033
  • 2000 to 2009
    468
  • 2010 to 2013
    796
  • 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 48359 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    64
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,515
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,867
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    644

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48359 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48359 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48359.

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
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    395
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    746
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    819
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    584
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    180
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    486
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    175
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    152
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    536
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    246
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48359 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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