48412 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48412, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48412 is a zip code in Lapeer County, Michigan, which covers Arcadia, Attica, and Lapeer, with a total population of 5,280 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 48412 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48412.

The estimated population of people living in 48412 is 5,280, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48412 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,280
+4.12%
-3.26%
2020
5,071
+1.42%
-
2019
5,000
 -0.71% -
2018
5,036
 -7.73% -
2017
5,458
 - -

Population of 48412 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48412 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
95.5%
96.5%
 -1.04%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
3%
 -10.00%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48412 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 48412 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48412 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48412 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 +1.64% 49.2 +1.65% 49.9 +1.22%
2020 48.8 +1.88% 48.4 +1.47% 49.3 +2.49%
2019 47.9 +0.21% 47.7 0% 48.1 +0.42%
2018 47.8 +3.02% 47.7 +4.84% 47.9 +1.7%
2017 46.4 - 45.5 - 47.1 -

The median age of the 48412 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 48412 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 9 348 -17.75% 307 -36.98% 290 196
10 to 19 367 -22.64% 338 -44.23% 279 193
20 to 29 221 +6.01% 113 +111.36% 233 286
30 to 39 250 -22.91% 247 +22.62% 194 289
40 to 49 458 -14.56% 433 -26.88% 393 326
50 to 59 466 +12.02% 486 +10.94% 517 532
60 to 69 442 +4.23% 305 +55.36% 453 501
70+ 357 -0.05% 320 -22.97% 355 243

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48412 zip code is $72,473.00.

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 48412.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,404.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,485.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,765.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48412 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 48412, 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 48412 is currently $101,593.00.

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.

7.83% of households in 48412 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 48412 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48412 is $40,478.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48412 by the total population of 48412.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48412 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48412 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
    4.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48412 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48412 zip over the age of 16 is 4,468.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% 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 48412 is 60.80%.

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 48412 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 146 58.90% 16.30%
20 to 24 years 207 73.40% 6.60%
25 to 29 years 312 84.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 232 91.40% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 623 79.50% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 785 91.70% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 611 61.70% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 472 49.40% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 733 32.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 347 8.10% 42.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48412. 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 4,335 63.70% 3.30%
Black or African American 3 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 98 33.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 80 46.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,318 63.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48412 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 48412 is 2,717, with median earnings of $42,547.00.

Women in 48412 are earning approximately 40.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,717 $42,547.00
Male 1,517 $62,316.00
Female 1,200 $25,388.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48412 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 174 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 106 $75,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 146 $108,077.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $9,464.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 79 $40,288.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 238 $51,500.00
Healthcare Support 130 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $48,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $7,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $23,917.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $25,857.00
Sales 192 $65,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 270 $25,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 255 $63,449.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $92,045.00
Production 300 $53,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $25,720.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48412 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 48412.

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 105 $51,250.00 69 $83,009.00
Business and Financial 73 $99,688.00 33 $67,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 146 $108,077.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $41,346.00 55 $24,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $52,917.00 196 $51,467.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 110 $14,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $48,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $5,547.00 135 $7,441.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $55,625.00 56 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 46 $25,857.00
Sales 93 $78,512.00 99 $16,635.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $0.00 257 $24,261.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 255 $63,449.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $101,750.00 11 $0.00
Production 235 $61,302.00 65 $23,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $26,629.00 24 $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 2,056 households in 48412, with an average household size of 2.56 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 1,580 families living in the 48412 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 48412:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,418 52 110 476
Average Household Size 2.88 2.65 4.05 1.25
Total Families 1,418 52 110 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.65 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 1,580 families living in 48412, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48412:

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 2,300 housing units in 48412.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,056 89.39%
Vacant 244 10.61%

3.39% of the total 2,300 housing units in 48412 are rental units. This is approximately 78 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,955 are occupied by the owner - or 85.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48412 is $922.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48412 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    42
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    17
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $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 48412 is $196,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48412 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    186
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    201
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    569
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    671
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    232
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48412. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48412 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    472
  • 1940 to 1949
    167
  • 1950 to 1959
    145
  • 1960 to 1969
    135
  • 1970 to 1979
    364
  • 1980 to 1989
    180
  • 1990 to 1999
    518
  • 2000 to 2009
    278
  • 2010 to 2013
    41
  • 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 48412 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36
  • 1 vehicle available
    336
  • 2 vehicles available
    805
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    879

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48412 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48412 that commute to work in a particular way.

43.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48412.

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
    122
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    89
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    277
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    239
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    229
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    97
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    239
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    52
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    174
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    251
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    473
  • 90 or more minutes
    317

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48412 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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