48460 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48460, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48460 is a zip code in Saginaw County and Shiawassee County, Michigan, which covers Maple Grove, Hazelton, and New Haven, with a total population of 2,615 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 48460 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48460.

The estimated population of people living in 48460 is 2,615, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48460 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,615
+1.87%
+12.62%
2020
2,567
+8.96%
-
2019
2,356
+2.93%
-
2018
2,289
-1.42% -
2017
2,322
- -

Population of 48460 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48460 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%
94.5%
+0.85%
Black/African American
1.9%
2%
-5.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.1%
-61.90%
Asian
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.1%
+72.73%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48460 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 48460 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48460 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48460 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +0.27% 39.2 +5.38% 36.6 -1.61%
2020 37.2 -10.36% 37.2 -12.88% 37.2 -3.38%
2019 41.5 -1.66% 42.7 -0.7% 38.5 -6.55%
2018 42.2 +1.2% 43 +3.86% 41.2 -2.37%
2017 41.7 - 41.4 - 42.2 -

The median age of the 48460 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 48460 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 9 140 +20.08% 163 +36.21% 162 227
10 to 19 160 +12.2% 142 +19.33% 172 169
20 to 29 122 +57.26% 124 -2.76% 191 120
30 to 39 126 +5.41% 131 +44.74% 131 196
40 to 49 139 +23.67% 122 +17.33% 173 143
50 to 59 191 +13.15% 176 -12.09% 216 154
60 to 69 140 3.08% 143 +6.15% 140 151
70+ 126 -5.02% 177 -11.31% 116 154

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48460 zip code is $74,632.00.

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 48460.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,258.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,607.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48460 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 48460, 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 48460 is currently $87,358.00.

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.

4.00% of households in 48460 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 48460 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.53%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48460 is $35,917.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48460 by the total population of 48460.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48460 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48460 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
    11.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48460 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48460 zip over the age of 16 is 2,032.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 48460 is 62.50%.

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 48460 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 147 43.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 145 74.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 166 97.60% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 177 79.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 321 96.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 289 86.50% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 226 73.00% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 141 25.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 240 24.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 180 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48460. 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 1,969 64.00% 1.50%
Black or African American 18 55.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 37 37.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 17 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,960 63.90% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48460 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 48460 is 1,270, with median earnings of $47,083.00.

Women in 48460 are earning approximately 54.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,270 $47,083.00
Male 698 $61,750.00
Female 572 $33,382.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48460 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 101 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 82 $77,905.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $62,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $73,565.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $32,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 64 $66,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 96 $70,000.00
Healthcare Support 19 $45,893.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $30,000.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $11,932.00
Sales 78 $53,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 201 $27,356.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 137 $54,306.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $62,813.00
Production 112 $40,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $61,964.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48460 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 48460.

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 93 $78,068.00 8 $0.00
Business and Financial 9 $90,417.00 73 $77,872.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $76,250.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $73,750.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 22 $2,499.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $65,446.00 33 $68,047.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $76,250.00 84 $69,615.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 14 $35,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $30,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 48 $17,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 45 $11,932.00
Sales 48 $63,000.00 30 $26,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $32,000.00 159 $26,971.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $54,861.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $62,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 97 $40,625.00 15 $28,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $61,964.00 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 1,049 households in 48460, with an average household size of 2.49 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 729 families living in the 48460 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 48460:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 548 77 104 320
Average Household Size 2.84 3.68 3.84 1.18
Total Families 548 77 104 0
Average Household Size 2.84 3.45 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 729 families living in 48460, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48460:

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 1,079 housing units in 48460.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,049 97.22%
Vacant 30 2.78%

11.40% of the total 1,079 housing units in 48460 are rental units. This is approximately 123 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 909 are occupied by the owner - or 84.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48460 is $646.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48460 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    82
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $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 48460 is $158,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48460 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    138
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    255
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    204
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    229
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    38
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48460. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48460 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    222
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    108
  • 1960 to 1969
    154
  • 1970 to 1979
    273
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    141
  • 2000 to 2009
    39
  • 2010 to 2013
    7
  • 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 48460 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36
  • 1 vehicle available
    265
  • 2 vehicles available
    420
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    328

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48460 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48460 that commute to work in a particular way.

37 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48460.

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
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    81
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    73
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    59
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    110
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    141
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    105
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    89
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    75
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    97
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    176
  • 90 or more minutes
    91

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48460 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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