48609 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48609, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48609 is a zip code in Saginaw County, Michigan, which covers James, Swan Creek, and Thomas, with a total population of 12,526 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 48609 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48609.

The estimated population of people living in 48609 is 12,526, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48609 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,526
+1.22%
+3.62%
2020
12,375
-0.38% -
2019
12,422
+1.3%
-
2018
12,263
+1.45%
-
2017
12,088
- -

Population of 48609 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48609 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
91.6%
95.1%
-3.68%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.6%
-33.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
3%
+40.00%
Asian
1.9%
0.7%
+171.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.5%
+280.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48609 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 48609 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48609 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48609 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 -1.59% 47.5 -0.42% 51.6 -2.09%
2020 50.4 +1.2% 47.7 +4.84% 52.7 -2.41%
2019 49.8 +1.43% 45.5 0% 54 0%
2018 49.1 +3.15% 45.5 +4.6% 54 +3.45%
2017 47.6 - 43.5 - 52.2 -

The median age of the 48609 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 48609 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 9 650 -20.55% 576 +6.45% 483 604
10 to 19 959 -21.01% 577 +5.02% 766 605
20 to 29 657 -10.63% 427 +26.01% 570 531
30 to 39 503 +11.64% 562 +33.7% 559 767
40 to 49 759 +8.68% 741 -20.62% 826 591
50 to 59 857 -20.35% 912 +11.27% 674 1,012
60 to 69 869 +20.71% 1,034 +11.23% 1,042 1,142
70+ 733 +36.19% 1,272 +4.06% 1,035 1,319

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48609 zip code is $72,140.00.

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 48609.

  • Under 25
    $24,712.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,868.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,495.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,779.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48609 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 48609, 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 48609 is currently $94,134.00.

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.

7.83% of households in 48609 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 48609 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48609 is $39,151.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48609 by the total population of 48609.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48609 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48609 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
    10.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48609 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48609 zip over the age of 16 is 10,546.

Of those people, a total of 55.80% 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 48609 is 53.40%.

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 48609 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 478 56.50% 5.90%
20 to 24 years 510 61.40% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 591 84.60% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 560 92.70% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 1,462 89.10% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 1,609 81.00% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 798 71.70% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 1,221 53.50% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 1,834 17.60% 17.00%
75 years and over 1,483 8.80% 6.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48609. 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 9,922 55.70% 4.20%
Black or African American 43 79.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 70.00% 0.00%
Asian 232 72.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 22.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 271 48.70% 16.70%
Hispanic or Latino 389 65.60% 12.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,647 55.10% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48609 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 48609 is 5,632, with median earnings of $42,719.00.

Women in 48609 are earning approximately 75.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,632 $42,719.00
Male 2,952 $48,944.00
Female 2,680 $36,948.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48609 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 443 $43,352.00
Business and Financial 253 $88,558.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $78,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $55,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $46,971.00
Community and Social Service 205 $71,477.00
Legal 94 $58,788.00
Educational and Library 338 $34,189.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $16,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 670 $61,458.00
Healthcare Support 152 $15,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $38,889.00
Law Enforcement 137 $66,215.00
Food Preparation and Serving 275 $7,263.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $11,875.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $20,481.00
Sales 393 $45,507.00
Office and Administrative Support 627 $30,905.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 248 $49,872.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $53,611.00
Production 353 $51,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 125 $34,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48609 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 48609.

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 288 $41,875.00 155 $63,239.00
Business and Financial 91 $106,042.00 162 $87,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $79,808.00 28 $43,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $55,875.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $47,115.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 106 $88,750.00 99 $65,156.00
Legal 54 $59,091.00 40 $41,591.00
Educational and Library 113 $26,743.00 225 $45,110.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 105 $16,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 135 $188,750.00 535 $58,125.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 147 $15,660.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $38,889.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 137 $66,215.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $7,198.00 136 $7,328.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $29,219.00 103 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 157 $20,929.00
Sales 200 $59,000.00 193 $45,433.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $27,407.00 427 $30,991.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 248 $49,872.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $53,611.00 0 $0.00
Production 225 $53,295.00 128 $41,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 123 $34,554.00 2 $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 5,290 households in 48609, with an average household size of 2.34 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 3,533 families living in the 48609 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 48609:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,771 269 493 1,757
Average Household Size 2.84 3.13 3.09 1.22
Total Families 2,771 269 493 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.63 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 3,533 families living in 48609, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48609:

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 5,552 housing units in 48609.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,290 95.28%
Vacant 262 4.72%

11.89% of the total 5,552 housing units in 48609 are rental units. This is approximately 660 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,559 are occupied by the owner - or 82.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48609 is $831.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48609 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
    71
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    392
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    236
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $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 48609 is $144,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48609 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    334
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    804
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,280
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    777
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    957
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    274
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    133
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48609. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48609 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    384
  • 1940 to 1949
    204
  • 1950 to 1959
    420
  • 1960 to 1969
    897
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,474
  • 1980 to 1989
    538
  • 1990 to 1999
    873
  • 2000 to 2009
    604
  • 2010 to 2013
    158
  • 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 48609 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    130
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,504
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,076
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,580

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48609 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48609 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48609.

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
    131
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    459
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    514
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    811
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,120
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    606
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    650
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    157
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    229
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    253
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48609 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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