48658 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48658, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48658 is a zip code in Arenac County and Bay County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Arenac, Au Gres, Deep River, Lincoln, Standish, Standish, and Gibson, with a total population of 4,883 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 48658 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48658.

The estimated population of people living in 48658 is 4,883, with a median age of 45.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48658 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,883
+1.96%
-3.33%
2020
4,789
 -2.56% -
2019
4,915
 -1.07% -
2018
4,968
 -1.64% -
2017
5,051
 - -

Population of 48658 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48658 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
93.7%
93%
 +0.75%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Native
1.4%
3.2%
 -56.25%
Hispanic
1.7%
2.3%
 -26.09%
Asian
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.8%
 +212.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48658 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 48658 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48658 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48658 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.8 +1.1% 45.3 +2.72% 46.6 -2.51%
2020 45.3 +0.67% 44.1 -1.34% 47.8 +4.82%
2019 45 +0.9% 44.7 +1.59% 45.6 +0.44%
2018 44.6 -0.67% 44 +0.46% 45.4 -1.52%
2017 44.9 - 43.8 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 48658 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 48658 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 9 275 -33.01% 228 +14.29% 191 262
10 to 19 378 -18.43% 308 -4.44% 311 271
20 to 29 260 +24.37% 276 -6.11% 329 256
30 to 39 213 +2.26% 297 -43.96% 216 184
40 to 49 344 +6.42% 301 +1.41% 366 303
50 to 59 449 -28.04% 446 -14.21% 331 384
60 to 69 339 +26.09% 310 +8.62% 433 334
70+ 275 +17.24% 352 +11.19% 322 390

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48658 zip code is $45,227.00.

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 48658.

  • Under 25
    $22,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,389.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,452.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,941.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48658 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 48658, 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 48658 is currently $61,273.00.

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.

2.49% of households in 48658 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 48658 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48658 is $26,954.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48658 by the total population of 48658.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48658 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48658 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
    5.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48658 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48658 zip over the age of 16 is 4,070.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% 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 48658 is 52.30%.

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 48658 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 222 52.70% 12.00%
20 to 24 years 261 84.70% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 324 94.10% 11.50%
30 to 34 years 194 70.10% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 581 83.50% 8.70%
45 to 54 years 608 71.70% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 401 46.40% 15.60%
60 to 64 years 516 56.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 474 21.10% 3.00%
75 years and over 489 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48658. 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 3,849 56.00% 6.50%
Black or African American 9 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 64.60% 50.00%
Asian 21 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 126 57.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 59 52.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,820 55.90% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48658 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 48658 is 2,128, with median earnings of $28,678.00.

Women in 48658 are earning approximately 74.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,128 $28,678.00
Male 1,140 $33,258.00
Female 988 $24,655.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48658 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 171 $56,719.00
Business and Financial 79 $39,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $56,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $11,944.00
Community and Social Service 28 $43,750.00
Legal 21 $48,250.00
Educational and Library 56 $31,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $11,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 128 $66,042.00
Healthcare Support 107 $25,144.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $14,167.00
Law Enforcement 28 $42,273.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $20,313.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $22,500.00
Sales 248 $21,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $29,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $20,250.00
Construction and Extraction 111 $45,781.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $41,573.00
Production 293 $29,141.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $23,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48658 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 48658.

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 102 $55,278.00 69 $58,125.00
Business and Financial 47 $37,292.00 32 $40,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $56,250.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $27,500.00 12 $52,857.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $48,250.00
Educational and Library 13 $17,250.00 43 $32,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $10,938.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 122 $65,417.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 93 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $18,750.00 12 $9,000.00
Law Enforcement 17 $64,583.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $17,917.00 113 $18,472.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $20,938.00 18 $18,333.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $7,500.00 12 $31,250.00
Sales 92 $55,227.00 156 $17,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $53,676.00 130 $23,824.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $27,969.00 12 $16,875.00
Construction and Extraction 108 $45,313.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $41,573.00 0 $0.00
Production 233 $28,828.00 60 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $47,083.00 29 $17,596.00

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 2,006 households in 48658, with an average household size of 2.39 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 1,199 families living in the 48658 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 48658:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 922 81 196 807
Average Household Size 3.05 4.2 3.35 1.23
Total Families 922 81 196 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.74 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 1,199 families living in 48658, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48658:

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 2,438 housing units in 48658.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,006 82.28%
Vacant 432 17.72%

18.54% of the total 2,438 housing units in 48658 are rental units. This is approximately 452 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,531 are occupied by the owner - or 62.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48658 is $529.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48658 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    211
  • $500 to $999
    183
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    44
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48658 is $87,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48658 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    218
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    648
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    248
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    206
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    141
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    48
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48658. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48658 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    327
  • 1940 to 1949
    179
  • 1950 to 1959
    226
  • 1960 to 1969
    289
  • 1970 to 1979
    511
  • 1980 to 1989
    293
  • 1990 to 1999
    290
  • 2000 to 2009
    226
  • 2010 to 2013
    97
  • 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 48658 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    242
  • 1 vehicle available
    639
  • 2 vehicles available
    710
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    415

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48658 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48658 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48658.

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
    196
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    365
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    284
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    240
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    135
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    99
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    164
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    64
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    196
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    129
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48658 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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