48509 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48509, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48509 is a zip code in Genesee County, Michigan, which covers Burton, with a total population of 9,445 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 48509 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48509.

The estimated population of people living in 48509 is 9,445, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48509 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,445
+0.69%
+2.32%
2020
9,380
+0.31%
-
2019
9,351
+5.98%
-
2018
8,823
 -4.42% -
2017
9,231
 - -

Population of 48509 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48509 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
83.9%
89.2%
 -5.94%
Black/African American
4.5%
3.7%
 +21.62%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3.9%
 -15.38%
Asian
2.2%
0.5%
 +340.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.1%
2.4%
 +154.17%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48509 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 48509 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48509 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48509 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +0.91% 44.4 +0.68% 45.1 +2.04%
2020 44.1 +3.76% 44.1 +3.52% 44.2 +4%
2019 42.5 -2.3% 42.6 -2.07% 42.5 -2.3%
2018 43.5 -0.23% 43.5 +0.46% 43.5 -1.36%
2017 43.6 - 43.3 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 48509 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 48509 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 9 394 +31.08% 587 -21.19% 508 461
10 to 19 612 -26.65% 564 -7.33% 457 505
20 to 29 525 -6.67% 487 -11.8% 484 420
30 to 39 461 +17.27% 474 +16.96% 537 531
40 to 49 635 +52.4% 638 -4.47% 980 608
50 to 59 733 -9.05% 779 +3.75% 661 803
60 to 69 688 -22.22% 652 +5.94% 532 681
70+ 371 +63.71% 631 -0.33% 649 628

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48509 zip code is $59,769.00.

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 48509.

  • Under 25
    $76,058.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,958.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48509 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 48509, 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 48509 is currently $70,216.00.

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.

3.25% of households in 48509 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 48509 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48509 is $29,658.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48509 by the total population of 48509.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48509 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48509 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
    7.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48509 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48509 zip over the age of 16 is 7,929.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% 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 48509 is 56.20%.

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 48509 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 415 46.00% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 455 83.70% 5.50%
25 to 29 years 449 87.80% 13.70%
30 to 34 years 558 81.20% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 1,540 82.40% 9.90%
45 to 54 years 1,168 89.10% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 854 61.40% 19.50%
60 to 64 years 653 44.40% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 966 25.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 871 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48509. 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 6,891 59.50% 7.70%
Black or African American 390 47.40% 1.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 169 78.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 18.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 454 91.20% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 261 40.20% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,646 60.10% 7.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48509 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 48509 is 4,456, with median earnings of $34,135.00.

Women in 48509 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,456 $34,135.00
Male 2,457 $42,704.00
Female 1,999 $25,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48509 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 462 $42,697.00
Business and Financial 109 $72,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $78,836.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $25,909.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 133 $22,466.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $32,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 275 $66,125.00
Healthcare Support 104 $23,636.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $59,844.00
Food Preparation and Serving 370 $13,710.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $73,750.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $20,682.00
Sales 559 $28,380.00
Office and Administrative Support 395 $29,803.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $48,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 200 $52,647.00
Production 398 $53,037.00
Transportation and Material Moving 409 $25,203.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48509 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 48509.

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 238 $44,392.00 224 $22,667.00
Business and Financial 43 $108,403.00 66 $67,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $79,267.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $26,705.00 41 $12,135.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 133 $22,466.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $34,091.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 253 $66,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 104 $23,636.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $59,844.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 153 $22,458.00 217 $9,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 203 $92,645.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 71 $21,023.00
Sales 142 $50,167.00 417 $22,356.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $46,071.00 281 $29,617.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 147 $49,625.00 32 $6,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 200 $52,647.00 0 $0.00
Production 387 $53,166.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 385 $25,320.00 24 $9,643.00

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 3,871 households in 48509, with an average household size of 2.44 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 2,430 families living in the 48509 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 48509:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,624 220 586 1,441
Average Household Size 3.11 3.39 3.27 1.19
Total Families 1,624 220 586 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.25 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 2,430 families living in 48509, 9.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48509:

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 4,093 housing units in 48509.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,871 94.58%
Vacant 222 5.42%

12.51% of the total 4,093 housing units in 48509 are rental units. This is approximately 512 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,273 are occupied by the owner - or 79.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48509 is $914.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48509 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
    86
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    312
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    200
  • $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 48509 is $108,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48509 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    313
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,047
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,167
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    358
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    308
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    39
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48509. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48509 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    414
  • 1940 to 1949
    465
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,442
  • 1960 to 1969
    685
  • 1970 to 1979
    416
  • 1980 to 1989
    66
  • 1990 to 1999
    403
  • 2000 to 2009
    169
  • 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 48509 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    121
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,085
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,597
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,068

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48509 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48509 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48509.

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
    135
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    413
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    495
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    933
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    728
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    237
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    291
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    247
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    315
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    309
  • 90 or more minutes
    134

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48509 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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