48801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48801 is a zip code in Gratiot County, Michigan, which covers Alma, Arcada, Emerson, Pine River, St. Louis, Seville, and Sumner, with a total population of 13,576 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 48801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48801.

The estimated population of people living in 48801 is 13,576, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,576
+3.07%
+6.33%
2020
13,172
+3.79%
-
2019
12,691
 -0.2% -
2018
12,717
 -0.4% -
2017
12,768
 - -

Population of 48801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48801 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
88.1%
89.3%
 -1.34%
Black/African American
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
7.2%
6.8%
 +5.88%
Asian
1.3%
0.2%
 +550.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.7%
 -29.41%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48801 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 48801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 +2.26% 32.2 -1.53% 38.3 +4.36%
2020 35.4 0% 32.7 -0.91% 36.7 0%
2019 35.4 +1.14% 33 +3.45% 36.7 +0.55%
2018 35 -0.28% 31.9 -6.73% 36.5 +3.11%
2017 35.1 - 34.2 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 48801 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 48801 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 9 665 +25.79% 798 -5.19% 845 740
10 to 19 1,103 -1.01% 940 +21% 1,077 1,123
20 to 29 996 +14.72% 1,110 -15.82% 1,135 928
30 to 39 689 -14.01% 768 +11.09% 595 851
40 to 49 625 +32.62% 578 +19.4% 793 689
50 to 59 769 0.62% 899 -28.9% 769 660
60 to 69 587 +34.63% 630 +47.9% 814 974
70+ 627 -1.96% 984 0.47% 600 983

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48801 zip code is $48,827.00.

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 48801.

  • Under 25
    $37,792.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,404.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,598.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,356.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48801 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 48801, 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 48801 is currently $62,389.00.

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.

2.57% of households in 48801 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 48801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48801 is $24,624.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48801 by the total population of 48801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48801 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
    10.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48801 zip over the age of 16 is 11,143.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% 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 48801 is 53.50%.

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 48801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,352 30.30% 13.90%
20 to 24 years 1,175 74.80% 2.40%
25 to 29 years 888 75.20% 14.20%
30 to 34 years 746 82.80% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 1,547 88.00% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,382 84.40% 8.90%
55 to 59 years 682 75.80% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 1,028 47.30% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,263 21.90% 15.60%
75 years and over 1,080 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48801. 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 10,435 56.90% 7.70%
Black or African American 293 84.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 176 36.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 51 72.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 169 74.00% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 644 72.00% 6.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,917 56.20% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48801 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 48801 is 5,965, with median earnings of $32,833.00.

Women in 48801 are earning approximately 73.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,965 $32,833.00
Male 3,018 $38,211.00
Female 2,947 $27,968.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48801 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 445 $63,125.00
Business and Financial 168 $47,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $46,845.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $80,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 79 $43,576.00
Community and Social Service 264 $67,635.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 449 $41,599.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $9,318.00
Healthcare Practitioners 531 $41,172.00
Healthcare Support 400 $29,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $17,045.00
Law Enforcement 102 $54,741.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 285 $22,212.00
Personal Care and Service 304 $9,453.00
Sales 471 $16,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 770 $29,940.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $14,861.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $43,177.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $40,313.00
Production 467 $34,469.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $38,393.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48801 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 48801.

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 267 $92,969.00 178 $51,034.00
Business and Financial 53 $47,663.00 115 $47,350.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $46,518.00 19 $54,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $80,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $3,667.00 55 $44,410.00
Community and Social Service 162 $68,442.00 102 $48,314.00
Legal 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 135 $54,485.00 314 $40,640.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 61 $8,352.00
Healthcare Practitioners 137 $76,250.00 394 $29,273.00
Healthcare Support 115 $34,146.00 285 $25,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $17,045.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 99 $54,612.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $14,635.00 114 $7,222.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 201 $22,773.00 84 $21,538.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $23,000.00 166 $5,577.00
Sales 267 $22,120.00 204 $14,470.00
Office and Administrative Support 144 $14,821.00 626 $30,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $14,861.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $43,750.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $40,313.00 0 $0.00
Production 365 $35,096.00 102 $28,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $38,817.00 19 $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 5,181 households in 48801, with an average household size of 2.31 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 3,198 families living in the 48801 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 48801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,403 241 554 1,983
Average Household Size 2.79 2.94 3.4 1.34
Total Families 2,403 241 554 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.81 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 3,198 families living in 48801, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48801:

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 5,571 housing units in 48801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,181 93.00%
Vacant 390 7.00%

29.65% of the total 5,571 housing units in 48801 are rental units. This is approximately 1,652 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,465 are occupied by the owner - or 62.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48801 is $661.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48801 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    479
  • $500 to $999
    923
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    195
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    24
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48801 is $93,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    629
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,280
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    503
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    452
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    417
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    112
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    68
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,047
  • 1940 to 1949
    574
  • 1950 to 1959
    949
  • 1960 to 1969
    612
  • 1970 to 1979
    901
  • 1980 to 1989
    390
  • 1990 to 1999
    723
  • 2000 to 2009
    312
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 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 48801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    489
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,910
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,995
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    787

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48801 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48801.

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
    428
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,148
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,108
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    379
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    528
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    367
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    337
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    128
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    421
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    154
  • 90 or more minutes
    213

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48801 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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