48451 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48451, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48451 is a zip code in Genesee County and Livingston County, Michigan, which covers Argentine, Fenton, Linden, Mundy, and Deerfield, with a total population of 15,429 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 48451 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48451.

The estimated population of people living in 48451 is 15,429, with a median age of 42.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48451 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,429
+6.06%
+6.73%
2020
14,547
 -2.94% -
2019
14,988
+5.62%
-
2018
14,190
 -1.84% -
2017
14,456
 - -

Population of 48451 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48451 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
94.5%
94.4%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
1.3%
1%
 +30.00%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.3%
 +53.85%
Asian
0.3%
1.1%
 -72.73%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.8%
 -33.33%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48451 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 48451 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48451 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48451 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.8 +0.23% 42.4 +1.68% 42.9 -2.5%
2020 42.7 +0.71% 41.7 +0.97% 44 +1.85%
2019 42.4 -1.4% 41.3 -3.73% 43.2 +0.23%
2018 43 +1.9% 42.9 +1.9% 43.1 +1.89%
2017 42.2 - 42.1 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 48451 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 48451 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 9 850 -12.17% 852 +31.62% 737 1,125
10 to 19 1,057 +19.99% 1,018 -21.39% 1,253 784
20 to 29 534 +31.45% 628 -14.35% 677 538
30 to 39 914 -5.34% 908 +25.2% 850 1,148
40 to 49 1,097 +13.26% 1,062 +7.7% 1,218 1,123
50 to 59 1,032 -3.95% 1,090 +2.65% 986 1,111
60 to 69 1,028 +15.86% 957 +8.36% 1,199 1,028
70+ 646 +14.82% 783 +17.77% 728 924

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48451 zip code is $93,134.00.

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 48451.

  • Under 25
    $106,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $121,133.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,395.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48451 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 48451, 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 48451 is currently $110,463.00.

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.

9.74% of households in 48451 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 48451 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48451 is $39,974.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48451 by the total population of 48451.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48451 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48451 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
    15.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48451 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48451 zip over the age of 16 is 12,205.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 48451 is 57.80%.

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 48451 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 675 32.30% 8.70%
20 to 24 years 691 66.70% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 524 79.80% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 979 68.90% 17.60%
35 to 44 years 2,063 86.20% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 2,223 88.20% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 1,171 71.50% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 1,264 56.40% 6.60%
65 to 74 years 1,601 24.50% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,014 2.80% 17.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48451. 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 11,801 61.00% 5.70%
Black or African American 127 59.10% 29.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 57.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 85 87.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 135 86.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 236 87.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,696 60.70% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48451 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 48451 is 7,049, with median earnings of $51,752.00.

Women in 48451 are earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,049 $51,752.00
Male 3,708 $63,846.00
Female 3,341 $43,102.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48451 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 648 $86,518.00
Business and Financial 550 $63,912.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $87,045.00
Architecture and Engineering 373 $95,327.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $121,250.00
Community and Social Service 98 $44,091.00
Legal 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 275 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 150 $63,854.00
Healthcare Practitioners 675 $64,258.00
Healthcare Support 312 $21,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $90,625.00
Law Enforcement 67 $80,521.00
Food Preparation and Serving 296 $11,852.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $18,155.00
Personal Care and Service 189 $22,548.00
Sales 627 $50,982.00
Office and Administrative Support 802 $41,484.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $62,895.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 214 $76,354.00
Production 431 $65,642.00
Transportation and Material Moving 286 $50,395.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48451 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 48451.

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 394 $111,635.00 254 $53,056.00
Business and Financial 190 $59,688.00 360 $63,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $92,500.00 22 $74,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 306 $96,845.00 67 $74,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $126,029.00 42 $74,583.00
Community and Social Service 31 $56,023.00 67 $29,963.00
Legal 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $10,625.00 198 $31,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $63,681.00 24 $66,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $52,128.00 463 $67,697.00
Healthcare Support 47 $27,361.00 265 $20,104.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $91,875.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $81,771.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 147 $9,904.00 149 $16,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $26,250.00 57 $15,156.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 169 $22,548.00
Sales 364 $53,667.00 263 $42,554.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $42,404.00 590 $38,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 287 $61,750.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 214 $76,354.00 0 $0.00
Production 330 $67,365.00 101 $22,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 235 $51,086.00 51 $46,118.00

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 5,493 households in 48451, with an average household size of 2.78 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 4,365 families living in the 48451 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 48451:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,653 289 423 1,128
Average Household Size 3.22 3.21 2.87 1.23
Total Families 3,653 289 423 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.38 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 4,365 families living in 48451, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48451:

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 5,870 housing units in 48451.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,493 93.58%
Vacant 377 6.42%

5.59% of the total 5,870 housing units in 48451 are rental units. This is approximately 328 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,149 are occupied by the owner - or 87.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48451 is $893.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48451 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
    16
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    151
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    87
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    63
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48451 is $229,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48451 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    340
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    272
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    520
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    829
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,709
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,019
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    373
  • $1,000,000 or more
    87

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48451. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48451 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    484
  • 1940 to 1949
    150
  • 1950 to 1959
    551
  • 1960 to 1969
    492
  • 1970 to 1979
    853
  • 1980 to 1989
    321
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,337
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,355
  • 2010 to 2013
    297
  • 2014 or later
    30

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 48451 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    144
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,033
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,375
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,941

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48451 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48451 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48451.

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
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    348
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    537
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    611
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,026
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    463
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    839
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    343
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    289
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    862
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    825
  • 90 or more minutes
    161

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48451 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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