48730 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48730, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48730 is a zip code in Iosco County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Au Sable, Baldwin, East Tawas, Oscoda, and Wilber, with a total population of 4,515 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 48730 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48730.

The estimated population of people living in 48730 is 4,515, with a median age of 55.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48730 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,515
 -2.55% +1.05%
2020
4,633
+1.65%
-
2019
4,558
+1.88%
-
2018
4,474
+0.13%
-
2017
4,468
 - -

Population of 48730 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48730 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
91.7%
95%
 -3.47%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.2%
 +650.00%
Native
0.4%
1.6%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
1.7%
 +117.65%
Asian
0.5%
0.8%
 -37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.6%
 +266.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48730 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 48730 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48730 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48730 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55 -1.43% 54.6 -1.27% 55.5 -1.94%
2020 55.8 +1.45% 55.3 +2.22% 56.6 +1.43%
2019 55 -2.14% 54.1 -3.57% 55.8 -1.41%
2018 56.2 +2.93% 56.1 +2% 56.6 +3.85%
2017 54.6 - 55 - 54.5 -

The median age of the 48730 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 48730 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 9 190 -11.7% 262 -47.45% 162 156
10 to 19 146 +9.21% 193 +7.77% 159 201
20 to 29 292 -14.91% 185 -5.18% 248 171
30 to 39 227 -5.27% 213 -10.79% 196 183
40 to 49 150 +21.39% 100 +41.53% 175 138
50 to 59 365 -12.37% 367 +39.91% 314 536
60 to 69 443 +8.65% 496 -6.46% 482 461
70+ 432 -1.94% 407 +25.6% 422 511

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48730 zip code is $47,816.00.

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 48730.

  • Under 25
    $60,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,924.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48730 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 48730, 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 48730 is currently $63,072.00.

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.

3.31% of households in 48730 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 48730 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48730 is $31,991.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48730 by the total population of 48730.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48730 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48730 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
    12.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48730 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48730 zip over the age of 16 is 4,000.

Of those people, a total of 50.80% 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 48730 is 46.40%.

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 48730 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 163 67.50% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 217 89.40% 19.60%
25 to 29 years 202 85.10% 5.30%
30 to 34 years 186 67.20% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 360 85.00% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 614 71.50% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 382 73.80% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 459 52.10% 18.40%
65 to 74 years 975 15.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 442 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48730. 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 3,769 51.90% 8.10%
Black or African American 68 16.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 85.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 106 32.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 139 79.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,689 51.00% 8.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48730 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 48730 is 1,855, with median earnings of $30,456.00.

Women in 48730 are earning approximately 70.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,855 $30,456.00
Male 935 $38,698.00
Female 920 $27,135.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48730 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 165 $28,906.00
Business and Financial 20 $156,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $86,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $88,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $42,981.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $44,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $58,088.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $49,922.00
Healthcare Support 108 $35,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 196 $10,769.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $33,810.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $9,722.00
Sales 133 $27,697.00
Office and Administrative Support 280 $28,525.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $32,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 181 $39,063.00
Production 164 $31,058.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $48,542.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48730 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 48730.

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 51 $34,375.00 114 $26,934.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $86,333.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $88,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $44,327.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $44,167.00 63 $50,729.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $49,453.00 114 $50,750.00
Healthcare Support 13 $2,499.00 95 $35,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $6,500.00 138 $12,273.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $33,988.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 40 $9,722.00
Sales 64 $50,250.00 69 $20,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $31,528.00 232 $27,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $31,458.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 181 $39,063.00 0 $0.00
Production 149 $31,394.00 15 $27,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $48,542.00 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 2,234 households in 48730, with an average household size of 2 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 1,162 families living in the 48730 zip code with an average family size of 2.68 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 48730:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 930 92 140 1,072
Average Household Size 2.7 2.43 3.41 1.17
Total Families 930 92 140 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.35 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 1,162 families living in 48730, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48730:

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 3,448 housing units in 48730.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,234 64.79%
Vacant 1,214 35.21%

14.36% of the total 3,448 housing units in 48730 are rental units. This is approximately 495 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,691 are occupied by the owner - or 49.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48730 is $552.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48730 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
    48
  • Less than $500
    182
  • $500 to $999
    266
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    36

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48730 is $113,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48730 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    621
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    467
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    188
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    222
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    85
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48730. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48730 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    351
  • 1940 to 1949
    433
  • 1950 to 1959
    701
  • 1960 to 1969
    411
  • 1970 to 1979
    644
  • 1980 to 1989
    232
  • 1990 to 1999
    318
  • 2000 to 2009
    329
  • 2010 to 2013
    29
  • 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 48730 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    218
  • 1 vehicle available
    915
  • 2 vehicles available
    827
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    274

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48730 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48730 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48730.

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
    175
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    404
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    484
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    334
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    97
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    100
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    83
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    24
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    24
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48730 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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