48864 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48864, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48864 is a zip code in Ingham County, Michigan, which covers Alaiedon, Lansing, Meridian, Wheatfield, and Williamstown, with a total population of 23,100 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 48864 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48864.

The estimated population of people living in 48864 is 23,100, with a median age of 36.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48864 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,100
 -3.27% +1.98%
2020
23,882
+1.84%
-
2019
23,451
+1.38%
-
2018
23,132
+2.12%
-
2017
22,652
 - -

Population of 48864 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48864 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
61.2%
66.3%
 -7.69%
Black/African American
5.7%
3.5%
 +62.86%
Native
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
4.1%
 -21.95%
Asian
22.5%
20.4%
 +10.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
5%
 +24.00%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48864 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 48864 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48864 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48864 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.9 +3.36% 36.7 +3.67% 37.5 +4.75%
2020 35.7 +0.56% 35.4 +0.28% 35.8 +0.28%
2019 35.5 +0.85% 35.3 +2.02% 35.7 -1.38%
2018 35.2 -4.09% 34.6 -4.16% 36.2 -4.49%
2017 36.7 - 36.1 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 48864 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 48864 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 1,254 +29.35% 1,375 +15.48% 1,661 1,597
10 to 19 1,358 +9.24% 1,414 -2.39% 1,447 1,372
20 to 29 1,746 -9.53% 2,206 -15.47% 1,538 1,847
30 to 39 1,531 +13.13% 1,310 +19.38% 1,738 1,579
40 to 49 1,369 +2.6% 1,595 +8.39% 1,396 1,709
50 to 59 1,236 +4.22% 1,619 -15.18% 1,285 1,376
60 to 69 1,377 -6.5% 1,394 -14.8% 1,276 1,195
70+ 789 +24.4% 1,079 +1.53% 989 1,095

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48864 zip code is $99,093.00.

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 48864.

  • Under 25
    $33,368.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,355.00
  • 45 to 64
    $148,469.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48864 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 48864, 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 48864 is currently $135,839.00.

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.

15.15% of households in 48864 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 48864 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48864 is $52,620.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48864 by the total population of 48864.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48864 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48864 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
    37.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48864 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48864 zip over the age of 16 is 18,071.

Of those people, a total of 69.00% 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 48864 is 67.10%.

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 48864 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,048 29.50% 18.40%
20 to 24 years 1,960 85.20% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 1,425 81.80% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 1,259 93.30% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 3,398 84.90% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 3,104 83.80% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,322 77.50% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,347 68.00% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 2,001 33.60% 3.40%
75 years and over 1,207 4.30% 5.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48864. 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 11,872 68.70% 2.90%
Black or African American 1,100 81.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 91 87.90% 0.00%
Asian 4,094 68.50% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 92 77.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 822 56.70% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 567 78.00% 5.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,516 68.40% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48864 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 48864 is 12,125, with median earnings of $59,063.00.

Women in 48864 are earning approximately 54.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,125 $59,063.00
Male 6,428 $78,962.00
Female 5,697 $43,299.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48864 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 1,905 $86,659.00
Business and Financial 950 $71,528.00
Computer and Mathematical 967 $85,612.00
Architecture and Engineering 238 $87,035.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 466 $50,431.00
Community and Social Service 110 $66,563.00
Legal 375 $91,683.00
Educational and Library 1,965 $69,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 240 $26,957.00
Healthcare Practitioners 893 $76,908.00
Healthcare Support 371 $26,615.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $40,074.00
Law Enforcement 151 $44,508.00
Food Preparation and Serving 357 $15,221.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $20,956.00
Personal Care and Service 303 $15,891.00
Sales 908 $52,948.00
Office and Administrative Support 885 $42,707.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 188 $24,280.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $55,893.00
Production 299 $33,785.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $24,112.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48864 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 48864.

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 899 $100,583.00 1,006 $69,861.00
Business and Financial 397 $72,014.00 553 $69,814.00
Computer and Mathematical 719 $89,375.00 248 $78,281.00
Architecture and Engineering 238 $87,035.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 276 $53,158.00 190 $32,308.00
Community and Social Service 50 $33,000.00 60 $76,250.00
Legal 281 $90,817.00 94 $146,731.00
Educational and Library 1,016 $92,901.00 949 $52,928.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 198 $26,875.00 42 $27,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 413 $145,250.00 480 $63,864.00
Healthcare Support 89 $17,367.00 282 $28,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $40,074.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 137 $44,322.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 200 $23,125.00 157 $6,941.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $25,036.00 43 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $16,705.00 250 $15,761.00
Sales 553 $100,584.00 355 $17,182.00
Office and Administrative Support 179 $62,875.00 706 $38,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 62 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 187 $24,258.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $58,750.00 17 $0.00
Production 203 $62,750.00 96 $28,013.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $24,112.00 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 8,912 households in 48864, with an average household size of 2.56 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 6,039 families living in the 48864 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 48864:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,078 131 830 2,873
Average Household Size 3.1 3.21 3.03 1.43
Total Families 5,078 131 830 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.13 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 6,039 families living in 48864, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48864:

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 9,503 housing units in 48864.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,912 93.78%
Vacant 591 6.22%

34.19% of the total 9,503 housing units in 48864 are rental units. This is approximately 3,249 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,640 are occupied by the owner - or 59.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48864 is $1,137.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48864 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    943
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,743
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    377
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    95
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    57
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48864 is $290,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48864 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    83
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    90
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    265
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    649
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,917
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,939
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    654
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48864. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48864 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    377
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    697
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,333
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,620
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,024
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,697
  • 2000 to 2009
    725
  • 2010 to 2013
    868
  • 2014 or later
    16

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 48864 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    447
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,744
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,463
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,258

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48864 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48864 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48864.

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
    302
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    940
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,458
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,748
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    810
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    690
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    91
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    117
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    181
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    291
  • 90 or more minutes
    139

Summary

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