48846 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48846, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48846 is a zip code in Ionia County, Michigan, which covers Berlin, Easton, Ionia, Ionia, Lyons, North Plains, Orange, Orleans, and Ronald, with a total population of 20,828 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 48846 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48846.

The estimated population of people living in 48846 is 20,828, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48846 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,828
+3.41%
+3.99%
2020
20,142
 -1.61% -
2019
20,472
+2.71%
-
2018
19,931
 -0.49% -
2017
20,029
 - -

Population of 48846 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48846 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
77%
78.4%
 -1.79%
Black/African American
12.5%
12.3%
 +1.63%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
8.3%
6.1%
 +36.07%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
2.4%
 -29.17%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48846 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 48846 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48846 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48846 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 +2.06% 38.9 +1.57% 42.3 +3.17%
2020 38.9 +0.78% 38.3 +0.26% 41 +3.54%
2019 38.6 +1.31% 38.2 +2.69% 39.6 +1.02%
2018 38.1 +1.6% 37.2 +3.05% 39.2 -1.75%
2017 37.5 - 36.1 - 39.9 -

The median age of the 48846 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 48846 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 1,128 -17.01% 804 +20.7% 939 958
10 to 19 1,562 -0.19% 1,007 +10.99% 1,524 1,015
20 to 29 2,028 +6.77% 1,180 -14.1% 2,166 1,018
30 to 39 2,051 -7.09% 993 +5.4% 1,902 1,022
40 to 49 1,938 +0.96% 987 +22.97% 1,951 1,158
50 to 59 1,419 +22.3% 998 +7% 1,752 1,068
60 to 69 1,206 +16.96% 1,034 +10.33% 1,423 1,143
70+ 749 +2.14% 945 +8.76% 759 1,030

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48846 zip code is $58,612.00.

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 48846.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,033.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,340.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,966.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48846 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 48846, 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 48846 is currently $65,260.00.

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.

0.59% of households in 48846 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 48846 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48846 is $23,117.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48846 by the total population of 48846.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48846 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48846 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
    4.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48846 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48846 zip over the age of 16 is 17,489.

Of those people, a total of 51.20% 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 48846 is 47.30%.

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 48846 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,097 39.30% 45.90%
20 to 24 years 1,437 61.90% 9.70%
25 to 29 years 1,747 57.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,186 53.00% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 3,343 69.40% 10.40%
45 to 54 years 3,019 55.90% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,305 63.00% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 1,607 50.80% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 1,725 19.20% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,023 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48846. 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 14,041 56.60% 4.60%
Black or African American 2,616 21.40% 49.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 33 3.00% 0.00%
Asian 46 78.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 87 64.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 666 53.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,105 69.30% 0.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,416 55.80% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48846 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 48846 is 8,278, with median earnings of $38,737.00.

Women in 48846 are earning approximately 69.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,278 $38,737.00
Male 4,588 $45,365.00
Female 3,690 $31,365.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48846 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 401 $56,813.00
Business and Financial 284 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $79,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $65,455.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 164 $31,125.00
Legal 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 409 $47,422.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $12,366.00
Healthcare Practitioners 403 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 210 $28,050.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 241 $98,167.00
Law Enforcement 245 $67,521.00
Food Preparation and Serving 354 $12,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 283 $17,129.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $9,231.00
Sales 647 $24,622.00
Office and Administrative Support 979 $32,776.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 418 $46,667.00
Construction and Extraction 348 $47,364.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 467 $49,583.00
Production 1,484 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $38,523.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48846 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 48846.

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 207 $49,639.00 194 $59,318.00
Business and Financial 85 $44,053.00 199 $48,079.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $59,205.00 45 $100,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $66,364.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $20,781.00 129 $31,354.00
Legal 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $54,386.00 305 $38,494.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $27,500.00 43 $11,920.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $41,250.00 355 $46,378.00
Healthcare Support 7 $6,750.00 203 $28,175.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 241 $98,167.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 230 $67,627.00 15 $60,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $13,068.00 204 $11,848.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 216 $17,500.00 67 $14,358.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $2,499.00 150 $9,423.00
Sales 178 $54,375.00 469 $21,354.00
Office and Administrative Support 248 $45,345.00 731 $31,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 335 $55,539.00 83 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 332 $50,083.00 16 $27,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 428 $48,627.00 39 $0.00
Production 1,232 $43,868.00 252 $39,605.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $39,545.00 20 $23,393.00

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 6,745 households in 48846, with an average household size of 2.61 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 4,165 families living in the 48846 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 48846:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,142 338 685 2,580
Average Household Size 3.34 3.57 3.6 1.34
Total Families 3,142 338 685 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.72 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 4,165 families living in 48846, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48846:

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 7,338 housing units in 48846.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,745 91.92%
Vacant 593 8.08%

26.49% of the total 7,338 housing units in 48846 are rental units. This is approximately 1,944 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,735 are occupied by the owner - or 64.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48846 is $805.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48846 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
    66
  • Less than $500
    350
  • $500 to $999
    1,377
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    162
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    18

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48846 is $137,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48846 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    432
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,195
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,055
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,065
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    741
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    210
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48846. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48846 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,351
  • 1940 to 1949
    486
  • 1950 to 1959
    601
  • 1960 to 1969
    437
  • 1970 to 1979
    719
  • 1980 to 1989
    789
  • 1990 to 1999
    745
  • 2000 to 2009
    941
  • 2010 to 2013
    241
  • 2014 or later
    28

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 48846 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    621
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,580
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,994
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,550

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48846 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48846 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48846.

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
    576
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,516
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,457
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    999
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    522
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    342
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    752
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    164
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    416
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    762
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    155
  • 90 or more minutes
    153

Summary

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