48835 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48835, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48835 is a zip code in Clinton County and Gratiot County, Michigan, which covers Bengal, Dallas, Essex, Lebanon, Riley, Westphalia, and Fulton, with a total population of 2,995 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 48835 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48835.

The estimated population of people living in 48835 is 2,995, with a median age of 40.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48835 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,995
 -5.25% -1.22%
2020
3,161
+1.67%
-
2019
3,109
 -1.11% -
2018
3,144
+3.69%
-
2017
3,032
 - -

Population of 48835 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48835 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
95.6%
92.2%
 +3.69%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
5.6%
 -48.21%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.4%
 -50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48835 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 48835 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48835 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48835 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 +0.5% 36.6 +1.39% 42.9 -1.15%
2020 39.8 +5.01% 36.1 +4.03% 43.4 +4.58%
2019 37.9 +3.27% 34.7 +1.46% 41.5 +2.47%
2018 36.7 +1.38% 34.2 0% 40.5 -1.46%
2017 36.2 - 34.2 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 48835 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 48835 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 9 265 -15.74% 167 +2.73% 223 170
10 to 19 309 -23.86% 187 +24.55% 237 233
20 to 29 176 0.81% 154 -21.08% 173 122
30 to 39 187 -11.58% 163 +5.49% 166 172
40 to 49 213 -13.05% 256 -3.15% 186 234
50 to 59 161 +12.44% 149 13.18% 176 145
60 to 69 185 +15.64% 159 +49.54% 214 238
70+ 144 -9.55% 157 +13.18% 128 178

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48835 zip code is $75,662.00.

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 48835.

  • Under 25
    $85,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,420.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,660.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48835 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 48835, 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 48835 is currently $89,117.00.

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.

1.87% of households in 48835 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 48835 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48835 is $32,152.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48835 by the total population of 48835.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48835 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48835 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
    7.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48835 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48835 zip over the age of 16 is 2,346.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 48835 is 55.70%.

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 48835 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 214 40.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 179 88.80% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 116 100.00% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 170 94.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 352 81.50% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 396 78.50% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 161 57.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 196 44.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 378 9.00% 52.90%
75 years and over 184 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 48835. 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 2,244 57.40% 2.40%
Black or African American 15 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 62.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 56 46.40% 3.80%
Two or more races 23 78.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 76 53.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,230 57.20% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48835 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 48835 is 1,306, with median earnings of $44,887.00.

Women in 48835 are earning approximately 74.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,306 $44,887.00
Male 753 $55,057.00
Female 553 $41,131.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48835 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 176 $96,667.00
Business and Financial 87 $75,139.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $78,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $67,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $52,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $50,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $60,417.00
Healthcare Support 31 $24,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $67,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $8,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $9,750.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $11,750.00
Sales 84 $9,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $31,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $43,059.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $62,941.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $72,188.00
Production 88 $42,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $52,054.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48835 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 48835.

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 134 $97,500.00 42 $71,875.00
Business and Financial 26 $73,750.00 61 $75,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $90,156.00 19 $78,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $67,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $49,583.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $67,083.00 55 $48,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 52 $50,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 31 $24,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 23 $8,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $22,500.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 23 $11,750.00
Sales 53 $2,499.00 31 $14,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 150 $31,538.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $43,059.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $63,750.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $72,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 73 $44,018.00 15 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00 14 $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 1,069 households in 48835, with an average household size of 2.8 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 816 families living in the 48835 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 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 48835:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 731 53 32 253
Average Household Size 3.34 2.49 3.66 1.2
Total Families 731 53 32 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.36 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 816 families living in 48835, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48835:

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 1,137 housing units in 48835.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,069 94.02%
Vacant 68 5.98%

7.30% of the total 1,137 housing units in 48835 are rental units. This is approximately 83 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 967 are occupied by the owner - or 85.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48835 is $758.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48835 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    58
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $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 48835 is $165,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48835 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    39
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    100
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    135
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    410
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    170
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    75
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48835. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48835 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    495
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    57
  • 1960 to 1969
    81
  • 1970 to 1979
    183
  • 1980 to 1989
    41
  • 1990 to 1999
    150
  • 2000 to 2009
    49
  • 2010 to 2013
    36
  • 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 48835 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    16
  • 1 vehicle available
    198
  • 2 vehicles available
    450
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    405

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48835 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48835 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48835.

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
    87
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    94
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    109
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    104
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    145
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    156
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    137
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    136
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    46
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48835 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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