48441 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48441, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48441 is a zip code in Huron County and Sanilac County, Michigan, which covers Bloomfield, Harbor Beach, Rubicon, Sand Beach, Sherman, Sigel, County subdivisions not defined, and Delaware, with a total population of 4,080 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 48441 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48441.

The estimated population of people living in 48441 is 4,080, with a median age of 46.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48441 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,080
+1.67%
+3.11%
2020
4,013
 -0.69% -
2019
4,041
+0.82%
-
2018
4,008
+1.29%
-
2017
3,957
 - -

Population of 48441 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48441 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
95.3%
94.1%
 +1.28%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Native
0.3%
1.4%
 -78.57%
Hispanic
1%
2%
 -50.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.1%
 +63.64%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48441 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 48441 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48441 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48441 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.3 -2.73% 45.8 -0.43% 47.3 -4.25%
2020 47.6 -1.45% 46 -1.5% 49.4 -0.8%
2019 48.3 +1.26% 46.7 +1.08% 49.8 +1.22%
2018 47.7 +1.27% 46.2 -1.49% 49.2 +4.02%
2017 47.1 - 46.9 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 48441 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 48441 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 9 242 -35.11% 259 -0.86% 166 246
10 to 19 233 +52.6% 233 +5.81% 381 244
20 to 29 203 -11.7% 170 +14.17% 175 193
30 to 39 191 +1.33% 200 -14.02% 193 172
40 to 49 212 +3.69% 201 +8.57% 219 217
50 to 59 354 -21.32% 307 -9.97% 282 276
60 to 69 302 +17.66% 292 +13.24% 355 328
70+ 252 +17.07% 306 +11.63% 292 341

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48441 zip code is $50,563.00.

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 48441.

  • Under 25
    $64,531.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,063.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48441 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 48441, 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 48441 is currently $69,838.00.

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.

3.01% of households in 48441 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 48441 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48441 is $28,847.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48441 by the total population of 48441.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48441 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48441 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
    6.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48441 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48441 zip over the age of 16 is 3,291.

Of those people, a total of 53.40% 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 48441 is 49.80%.

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 48441 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 248 40.70% 18.80%
20 to 24 years 228 93.40% 31.90%
25 to 29 years 140 85.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 193 81.90% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 380 74.20% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 472 78.00% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 314 65.90% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 367 39.80% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 572 22.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 377 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48441. 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 3,165 53.40% 7.00%
Black or African American 33 42.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 69.20% 0.00%
Asian 10 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 52.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 39 53.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,145 53.20% 7.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48441 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 48441 is 1,638, with median earnings of $36,129.00.

Women in 48441 are earning approximately 56.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,638 $36,129.00
Male 945 $44,238.00
Female 693 $25,189.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48441 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 264 $48,190.00
Business and Financial 42 $50,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $46,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $55,962.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $82,083.00
Community and Social Service 12 $11,875.00
Legal 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $22,273.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $27,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $50,417.00
Healthcare Support 83 $27,434.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $17,000.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $11,419.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $15,781.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $30,278.00
Sales 136 $26,731.00
Office and Administrative Support 154 $23,462.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $42,917.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $55,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $51,875.00
Production 223 $43,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $43,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48441 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 48441.

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 190 $48,534.00 74 $44,167.00
Business and Financial 13 $147,969.00 29 $42,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $43,125.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $132,917.00 4 $81,667.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 12 $11,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $71,250.00 60 $20,227.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $28,000.00 11 $27,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $96,667.00 61 $44,083.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 70 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $17,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $10,750.00 69 $11,523.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $16,094.00 8 $11,667.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $55,156.00 23 $19,375.00
Sales 91 $28,750.00 45 $25,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $63,125.00 123 $22,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $43,750.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $55,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $51,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 178 $45,139.00 45 $22,344.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $43,750.00 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 1,595 households in 48441, with an average household size of 2.53 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 1,055 families living in the 48441 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 48441:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 921 48 86 540
Average Household Size 3.21 4.19 3.14 1.14
Total Families 921 48 86 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.94 3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,055 families living in 48441, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48441:

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 2,230 housing units in 48441.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,595 71.52%
Vacant 635 28.48%

11.61% of the total 2,230 housing units in 48441 are rental units. This is approximately 259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,288 are occupied by the owner - or 57.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48441 is $620.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48441 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
    48
  • Less than $500
    98
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    61
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 48441 is $124,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48441 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    201
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    329
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    194
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    231
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    168
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    115
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48441. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48441 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    569
  • 1940 to 1949
    222
  • 1950 to 1959
    293
  • 1960 to 1969
    142
  • 1970 to 1979
    232
  • 1980 to 1989
    299
  • 1990 to 1999
    248
  • 2000 to 2009
    192
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 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 48441 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    130
  • 1 vehicle available
    488
  • 2 vehicles available
    565
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    412

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48441 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48441 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48441.

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
    185
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    393
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    197
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    118
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    195
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    136
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    29
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48441 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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