48420 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48420, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48420 is a zip code in Genesee County, Saginaw County, and Tuscola County, Michigan, which covers Clio, Montrose, Mount Morris, Thetford, Vienna, Birch Run, and Arbela, with a total population of 21,112 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 48420 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48420.

The estimated population of people living in 48420 is 21,112, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48420 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,112
+2%
-2.39%
2020
20,698
 -3.19% -
2019
21,380
 -1.05% -
2018
21,607
 -0.11% -
2017
21,630
 - -

Population of 48420 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48420 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
89.7%
94.5%
 -5.08%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.1%
 +109.09%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
2.4%
 +58.33%
Asian
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.7%
 +94.12%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48420 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 48420 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48420 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48420 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 +0.45% 41.1 +0.49% 46.1 +0.44%
2020 44 -0.23% 40.9 -2.15% 45.9 +1.55%
2019 44.1 -0.9% 41.8 0% 45.2 -1.95%
2018 44.5 -0.22% 41.8 -0.95% 46.1 0%
2017 44.6 - 42.2 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 48420 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 48420 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 1,050 +13.81% 968 -6.21% 1,199 908
10 to 19 1,419 -4.16% 1,274 -11.02% 1,329 1,124
20 to 29 1,240 +13.52% 1,230 -1.96% 1,387 1,191
30 to 39 1,198 -5.41% 1,213 +4.74% 1,124 1,269
40 to 49 1,383 -5.81% 1,370 -1.91% 1,300 1,336
50 to 59 1,620 -12.42% 1,892 -22.57% 1,408 1,495
60 to 69 1,396 -3.4% 1,391 +14% 1,341 1,592
70+ 1,308 -4.07% 1,678 +10.74% 1,245 1,864

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48420 zip code is $58,443.00.

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 48420.

  • Under 25
    $50,833.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,048.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,021.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,701.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48420 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 48420, 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 48420 is currently $74,573.00.

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.

4.17% of households in 48420 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 48420 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48420 is $31,203.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48420 by the total population of 48420.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48420 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48420 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
    6.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48420 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48420 zip over the age of 16 is 17,386.

Of those people, a total of 56.40% 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 48420 is 52.50%.

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 48420 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 834 51.60% 26.70%
20 to 24 years 950 84.90% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 1,628 82.00% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 1,202 83.80% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 2,478 76.70% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 2,794 80.90% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,458 63.60% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 1,708 44.30% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 2,421 14.30% 12.40%
75 years and over 1,913 1.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48420. 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 16,390 56.20% 7.00%
Black or African American 426 46.20% 1.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 46 97.80% 0.00%
Asian 134 68.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 47.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 342 68.10% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 656 69.50% 24.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,827 55.70% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48420 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 48420 is 9,121, with median earnings of $38,810.00.

Women in 48420 are earning approximately 66.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,121 $38,810.00
Male 4,669 $45,516.00
Female 4,452 $30,222.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48420 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 825 $66,302.00
Business and Financial 376 $53,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $53,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $80,433.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $46,134.00
Community and Social Service 83 $39,238.00
Legal 37 $61,607.00
Educational and Library 269 $34,539.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $50,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 624 $59,559.00
Healthcare Support 416 $24,100.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $28,000.00
Law Enforcement 45 $65,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 622 $15,595.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 329 $18,844.00
Personal Care and Service 309 $17,522.00
Sales 869 $26,698.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,149 $35,272.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $15,694.00
Construction and Extraction 693 $45,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 321 $59,107.00
Production 899 $41,069.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $45,313.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48420 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 48420.

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 525 $96,094.00 300 $37,500.00
Business and Financial 174 $46,000.00 202 $73,030.00
Computer and Mathematical 117 $50,781.00 18 $78,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $82,067.00 54 $76,538.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $45,995.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 74 $39,268.00
Legal 23 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 79 $43,359.00 190 $33,816.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $76,250.00 26 $42,692.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $76,000.00 514 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 23 $39,688.00 393 $23,450.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $29,375.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $65,333.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 275 $17,120.00 347 $13,006.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 184 $21,346.00 145 $18,079.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $49,583.00 252 $14,625.00
Sales 267 $44,375.00 602 $23,214.00
Office and Administrative Support 219 $42,933.00 930 $33,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 13 $15,694.00
Construction and Extraction 683 $47,663.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 308 $57,857.00 13 $74,250.00
Production 734 $42,649.00 165 $26,528.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $46,615.00 25 $8,875.00

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 8,784 households in 48420, with an average household size of 2.37 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 5,676 families living in the 48420 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 48420:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,448 327 901 3,108
Average Household Size 2.97 3.23 3.24 1.17
Total Families 4,448 327 901 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.69 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 5,676 families living in 48420, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48420:

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 9,285 housing units in 48420.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,784 94.60%
Vacant 501 5.40%

16.76% of the total 9,285 housing units in 48420 are rental units. This is approximately 1,556 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,045 are occupied by the owner - or 75.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48420 is $683.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48420 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
    183
  • Less than $500
    49
  • $500 to $999
    1,367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    100
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48420 is $135,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48420 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    428
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,429
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,263
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,657
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    887
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    266
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48420. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48420 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    768
  • 1940 to 1949
    528
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,560
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,287
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,481
  • 1980 to 1989
    844
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,002
  • 2000 to 2009
    651
  • 2010 to 2013
    143
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 48420 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    488
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,645
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,259
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,392

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48420 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48420 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48420.

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
    222
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    840
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    812
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,054
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,580
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,123
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,153
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    225
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    223
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    444
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    546
  • 90 or more minutes
    460

Summary

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