48706 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48706, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48706 is a zip code in Bay County, Michigan, which covers Bangor, Bay City, Frankenlust, Kawkawlin, and Monitor, with a total population of 39,225 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 48706 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48706.

The estimated population of people living in 48706 is 39,225, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48706 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,225
+1.55%
-0.41%
2020
38,628
 -2.21% -
2019
39,499
+0.2%
-
2018
39,419
+0.08%
-
2017
39,388
 - -

Population of 48706 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48706 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
90.1%
90.7%
 -0.66%
Black/African American
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
4.6%
 -4.35%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.4%
 +41.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48706 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 48706 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48706 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48706 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 0% 42.2 +2.43% 45.5 -1.94%
2020 43.8 +3.06% 41.2 +2.74% 46.4 +3.8%
2019 42.5 -2.52% 40.1 -1.23% 44.7 -3.25%
2018 43.6 +1.4% 40.6 +1% 46.2 +2.21%
2017 43 - 40.2 - 45.2 -

The median age of the 48706 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 48706 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 2,056 -6.45% 2,084 +9.63% 1,924 2,264
10 to 19 2,334 -1.25% 2,362 +12.91% 2,293 2,634
20 to 29 2,630 -18.87% 2,374 +6.69% 2,162 2,535
30 to 39 2,465 -3.76% 1,982 +4.49% 2,357 2,026
40 to 49 2,178 -4.68% 2,506 -20.03% 2,073 2,028
50 to 59 2,875 -4.22% 3,106 +2% 2,741 3,151
60 to 69 2,278 +4.09% 2,483 +1.58% 2,371 2,511
70+ 2,255 +7.48% 3,420 +8.75% 2,428 3,727

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48706 zip code is $53,002.00.

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 48706.

  • Under 25
    $30,149.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,113.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,239.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,511.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48706 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 48706, 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 48706 is currently $69,260.00.

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 48706 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 48706 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48706 is $30,723.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48706 by the total population of 48706.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48706 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48706 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
    9.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48706 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48706 zip over the age of 16 is 32,090.

Of those people, a total of 59.40% 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 48706 is 55.90%.

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 48706 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,980 54.90% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 2,178 93.10% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 2,519 89.40% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 2,341 80.30% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 3,944 90.60% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 4,843 74.00% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 3,248 68.10% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 2,607 54.70% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 4,464 20.30% 8.40%
75 years and over 3,966 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48706. 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 30,574 58.80% 5.30%
Black or African American 433 72.70% 31.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79 58.20% 0.00%
Asian 151 100.00% 17.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 53 100.00% 0.00%
Other 64 71.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 736 63.30% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,015 72.60% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 29,724 58.50% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48706 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 48706 is 17,943, with median earnings of $35,130.00.

Women in 48706 are earning approximately 64.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,943 $35,130.00
Male 9,012 $42,927.00
Female 8,931 $27,587.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48706 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 1,321 $50,391.00
Business and Financial 518 $57,961.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $70,893.00
Architecture and Engineering 498 $60,197.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 345 $43,125.00
Legal 164 $61,250.00
Educational and Library 909 $36,199.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 198 $26,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,397 $52,482.00
Healthcare Support 1,219 $23,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 148 $25,300.00
Law Enforcement 104 $70,104.00
Food Preparation and Serving 663 $11,371.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 659 $14,583.00
Personal Care and Service 517 $17,526.00
Sales 2,097 $23,239.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,884 $33,864.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $11,481.00
Construction and Extraction 887 $50,313.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 887 $53,695.00
Production 1,479 $42,485.00
Transportation and Material Moving 800 $32,778.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48706 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 48706.

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 675 $66,528.00 646 $37,905.00
Business and Financial 239 $58,734.00 279 $44,340.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $82,734.00 46 $59,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 475 $59,213.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 53 $66,583.00
Community and Social Service 43 $52,614.00 302 $42,500.00
Legal 50 $153,333.00 114 $44,397.00
Educational and Library 97 $44,792.00 812 $34,265.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $43,393.00 113 $22,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 373 $99,327.00 1,024 $46,880.00
Healthcare Support 238 $24,315.00 981 $22,530.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $27,200.00 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 78 $60,735.00 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 268 $12,065.00 395 $11,227.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 295 $22,028.00 364 $7,850.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $3,529.00 403 $19,609.00
Sales 843 $53,750.00 1,254 $16,851.00
Office and Administrative Support 453 $33,711.00 1,431 $33,937.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $11,481.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 864 $50,750.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 887 $53,695.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,148 $42,965.00 331 $40,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 708 $33,356.00 92 $18,281.00

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 16,908 households in 48706, with an average household size of 2.29 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 10,700 families living in the 48706 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 48706:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,400 928 2,372 6,208
Average Household Size 2.87 3.27 3.12 1.15
Total Families 7,400 928 2,372 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.78 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 10,700 families living in 48706, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48706:

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 18,176 housing units in 48706.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,908 93.02%
Vacant 1,268 6.98%

20.21% of the total 18,176 housing units in 48706 are rental units. This is approximately 3,674 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,946 are occupied by the owner - or 71.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48706 is $755.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48706 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
    288
  • Less than $500
    524
  • $500 to $999
    2,521
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    508
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    35

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48706 is $110,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48706 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,739
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4,094
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,502
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,121
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,783
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    501
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    171
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48706. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48706 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,859
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,645
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,860
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,370
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,809
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,209
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,616
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,417
  • 2010 to 2013
    391
  • 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 48706 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,118
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,990
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,789
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,011

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48706 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48706 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48706.

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
    485
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,476
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,938
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,323
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,774
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,613
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,273
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    409
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    162
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    442
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    377
  • 90 or more minutes
    418

Summary

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