48757 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48757, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48757 is a zip code in Bay County, Saginaw County, and Tuscola County, Michigan, which covers Merritt, Blumfield, Denmark, Gilford, and Juniata, with a total population of 3,740 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 48757 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48757.

The estimated population of people living in 48757 is 3,740, with a median age of 47.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48757 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,740
 -2.38% +1.94%
2020
3,831
+2.38%
-
2019
3,742
+1.66%
-
2018
3,681
+0.33%
-
2017
3,669
 - -

Population of 48757 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48757 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
95.1%
94.1%
 +1.06%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
4.4%
 -36.36%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.6%
 +183.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48757 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 48757 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48757 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48757 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47 +1.08% 44.6 -5.51% 48.3 +5.23%
2020 46.5 +8.14% 47.2 +10.8% 45.9 +5.28%
2019 43 -3.37% 42.6 -2.52% 43.6 -4.6%
2018 44.5 -6.9% 43.7 -5.41% 45.7 -8.6%
2017 47.8 - 46.2 - 50 -

The median age of the 48757 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 48757 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 9 180 +14.63% 212 -4.01% 198 194
10 to 19 183 +17.52% 210 +1.71% 214 212
20 to 29 245 -36.1% 220 +3.37% 167 226
30 to 39 180 +40.22% 172 -8.85% 262 156
40 to 49 163 0.99% 130 +59.06% 163 215
50 to 59 340 -37.13% 346 -39.42% 230 225
60 to 69 281 +35.44% 292 +18% 391 338
70+ 207 -3.4% 308 +15.84% 198 351

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48757 zip code is $66,875.00.

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 48757.

  • Under 25
    $36,111.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,493.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,708.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48757 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 48757, 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 48757 is currently $95,839.00.

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.

3.59% of households in 48757 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 48757 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48757 is $41,159.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48757 by the total population of 48757.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48757 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48757 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
    4.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48757 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48757 zip over the age of 16 is 3,067.

Of those people, a total of 64.30% 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 48757 is 58.70%.

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 48757 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 51.70% 40.00%
20 to 24 years 182 79.70% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 211 99.50% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 265 93.20% 15.40%
35 to 44 years 336 93.50% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 381 90.80% 13.60%
55 to 59 years 269 78.10% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 403 67.70% 6.20%
65 to 74 years 506 21.10% 1.90%
75 years and over 369 11.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48757. 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 2,977 64.90% 8.70%
Black or African American 10 30.00% 66.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 21.10% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 19 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 42 78.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 53 35.80% 21.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,960 64.70% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48757 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 48757 is 1,801, with median earnings of $37,217.00.

Women in 48757 are earning approximately 54.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,801 $37,217.00
Male 943 $52,702.00
Female 858 $28,594.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48757 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 202 $47,353.00
Business and Financial 95 $57,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 73 $69,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $90,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $40,625.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $36,311.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $8,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $49,583.00
Healthcare Support 64 $25,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $16,719.00
Law Enforcement 17 $66,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $25,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $21,136.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $23,750.00
Sales 137 $19,637.00
Office and Administrative Support 269 $34,509.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $6,667.00
Construction and Extraction 57 $43,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $90,313.00
Production 133 $48,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $53,021.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48757 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 48757.

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 150 $57,308.00 52 $45,333.00
Business and Financial 54 $58,333.00 41 $53,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $71,500.00 15 $59,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $90,938.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 13 $7,188.00
Legal 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $44,063.00 88 $35,972.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $8,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $125,139.00 77 $49,375.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 54 $22,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $16,719.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 13 $66,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $26,103.00 44 $16,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $76,111.00 54 $20,455.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 59 $24,375.00
Sales 86 $19,917.00 51 $14,609.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $57,679.00 220 $33,661.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $8,594.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 52 $43,750.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $90,313.00 0 $0.00
Production 92 $54,688.00 41 $26,908.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $53,333.00 3 $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 1,586 households in 48757, with an average household size of 2.35 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 1,059 families living in the 48757 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 48757:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 892 96 71 527
Average Household Size 2.93 2.81 3.11 1.17
Total Families 892 96 71 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.7 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 1,059 families living in 48757, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48757:

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 1,685 housing units in 48757.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,586 94.12%
Vacant 99 5.88%

7.60% of the total 1,685 housing units in 48757 are rental units. This is approximately 128 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,407 are occupied by the owner - or 83.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48757 is $743.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48757 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
    51
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    106
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $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 48757 is $136,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48757 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    116
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    319
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    372
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    246
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    285
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    29
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48757. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48757 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    538
  • 1940 to 1949
    118
  • 1950 to 1959
    157
  • 1960 to 1969
    173
  • 1970 to 1979
    281
  • 1980 to 1989
    142
  • 1990 to 1999
    146
  • 2000 to 2009
    87
  • 2010 to 2013
    43
  • 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 48757 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    493
  • 2 vehicles available
    699
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    366

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48757 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48757 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48757.

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
    84
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    177
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    88
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    252
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    313
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    207
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    179
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    111
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    61
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    127
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    83
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48757 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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