48377 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48377, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48377 is a zip code in Oakland County, Michigan, which covers Novi, with a total population of 18,942 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 48377 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48377.

The estimated population of people living in 48377 is 18,942, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48377 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,942
+10.58%
+16.39%
2020
17,129
+2.35%
-
2019
16,735
+1.12%
-
2018
16,549
+1.68%
-
2017
16,275
 - -

Population of 48377 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48377 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
54.7%
61.4%
 -10.91%
Black/African American
15%
12.4%
 +20.97%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
4.5%
 0.00%
Asian
21.9%
17.8%
 +23.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
3.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48377 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 48377 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48377 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48377 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 +0.52% 39.3 +1.81% 37.6 -0.79%
2020 38.2 +0.53% 38.6 +2.39% 37.9 -1.04%
2019 38 +2.43% 37.7 +2.45% 38.3 +1.86%
2018 37.1 +1.92% 36.8 +4.25% 37.6 -1.83%
2017 36.4 - 35.3 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 48377 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 48377 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 1,064 -1.8% 1,059 3.57% 1,031 1,055
10 to 19 750 +33.55% 638 +62.11% 1,010 1,113
20 to 29 1,365 -33.02% 1,289 +21.43% 959 1,587
30 to 39 1,304 +30.07% 1,429 +1.64% 1,715 1,449
40 to 49 868 +41.25% 895 +30.58% 1,272 1,168
50 to 59 972 +33.76% 1,099 -3.53% 1,336 1,045
60 to 69 612 +23.63% 704 -32.13% 751 499
70+ 819 +40.41% 1,408 +24.14% 1,180 1,772

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48377 zip code is $73,345.00.

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 48377.

  • Under 25
    $37,168.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,055.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,420.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,074.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48377 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 48377, 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 48377 is currently $97,517.00.

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.

8.98% of households in 48377 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 48377 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48377 is $45,898.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48377 by the total population of 48377.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48377 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48377 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
    27.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48377 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48377 zip over the age of 16 is 15,471.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% 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 48377 is 63.10%.

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 48377 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 738 36.40% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 602 86.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,944 85.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,465 91.90% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 2,864 78.50% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 2,455 86.20% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 1,201 79.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 685 73.90% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 1,405 27.60% 11.10%
75 years and over 2,112 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48377. 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 9,180 59.20% 3.70%
Black or African American 2,324 74.60% 6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 92 83.70% 0.00%
Asian 3,111 68.50% 0.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 176 83.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 588 97.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 545 91.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,972 58.50% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48377 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 48377 is 9,765, with median earnings of $52,329.00.

Women in 48377 are earning approximately 56.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,765 $52,329.00
Male 5,584 $65,154.00
Female 4,181 $36,901.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48377 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 1,323 $102,652.00
Business and Financial 759 $70,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 726 $90,543.00
Architecture and Engineering 888 $84,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $34,000.00
Community and Social Service 68 $51,591.00
Legal 147 $59,496.00
Educational and Library 296 $65,192.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $105,455.00
Healthcare Practitioners 732 $50,088.00
Healthcare Support 255 $34,878.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 473 $22,130.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 228 $36,563.00
Personal Care and Service 250 $22,976.00
Sales 967 $34,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,127 $29,503.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 211 $37,478.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $32,596.00
Production 498 $53,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 252 $29,118.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48377 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 48377.

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 990 $103,490.00 333 $87,386.00
Business and Financial 275 $91,891.00 484 $55,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 559 $109,055.00 167 $36,771.00
Architecture and Engineering 752 $92,143.00 136 $78,150.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $80,893.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 50 $0.00
Legal 89 $59,160.00 58 $68,684.00
Educational and Library 37 $27,266.00 259 $67,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $107,273.00 34 $58,947.00
Healthcare Practitioners 233 $110,375.00 499 $36,183.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 255 $34,878.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $35,644.00 254 $19,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $50,680.00 37 $19,934.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 234 $19,800.00
Sales 568 $54,355.00 399 $30,521.00
Office and Administrative Support 311 $28,086.00 816 $35,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 211 $37,478.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $32,596.00 0 $0.00
Production 399 $54,322.00 99 $25,221.00
Transportation and Material Moving 230 $37,723.00 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 8,835 households in 48377, with an average household size of 2.13 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 4,612 families living in the 48377 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 48377:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,783 249 580 4,223
Average Household Size 3.07 2.76 2.98 1.14
Total Families 3,783 249 580 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.75 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 4,612 families living in 48377, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48377:

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 9,538 housing units in 48377.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,835 92.63%
Vacant 703 7.37%

46.28% of the total 9,538 housing units in 48377 are rental units. This is approximately 4,414 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,355 are occupied by the owner - or 45.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48377 is $1,201.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48377 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
    66
  • Less than $500
    99
  • $500 to $999
    1,061
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,601
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    379
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    509
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    260
  • $3,000 or more
    505

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48377 is $281,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48377 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    524
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    138
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    354
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,231
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,513
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    434
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48377. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48377 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    256
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    184
  • 1960 to 1969
    392
  • 1970 to 1979
    803
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,279
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,367
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,704
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,471
  • 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 48377 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    843
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,837
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,150
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,005

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48377 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48377 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48377.

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
    166
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    757
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,089
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,398
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    961
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    830
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,307
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    361
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    743
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    572
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    643
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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