48906 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48906, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48906 is a zip code in Clinton County, Eaton County, and Ingham County, Michigan, which covers DeWitt, East Lansing, Watertown, Delta, Lansing, and Lansing, with a total population of 26,627 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 48906 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48906.

The estimated population of people living in 48906 is 26,627, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48906 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,627
 -2.3% +2.02%
2020
27,253
+3.27%
-
2019
26,391
+1.17%
-
2018
26,086
 -0.05% -
2017
26,100
 - -

Population of 48906 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48906 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
62.2%
63.7%
 -2.35%
Black/African American
14.6%
11.6%
 +25.86%
Native
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
12.7%
15.1%
 -15.89%
Asian
1.8%
2.5%
 -28.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8%
6.8%
 +17.65%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48906 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 48906 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48906 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48906 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.2 -0.28% 35.9 +0.84% 34.2 -2.29%
2020 35.3 -5.11% 35.6 -2.73% 35 -6.67%
2019 37.2 +3.91% 36.6 +5.48% 37.5 +1.63%
2018 35.8 -0.83% 34.7 -0.57% 36.9 -0.27%
2017 36.1 - 34.9 - 37 -

The median age of the 48906 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 48906 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 2,341 -19.84% 1,662 +14.64% 1,877 1,894
10 to 19 1,549 +10.62% 1,618 +23.5% 1,719 2,021
20 to 29 1,868 -1.42% 1,807 +10.21% 1,837 1,997
30 to 39 1,847 +27.65% 1,706 +9.04% 2,313 1,855
40 to 49 1,725 -16.19% 1,499 -9.21% 1,457 1,362
50 to 59 2,195 -21.54% 1,817 -13.74% 1,726 1,559
60 to 69 989 +32.58% 1,123 +26.92% 1,352 1,449
70+ 1,007 +1.76% 1,347 -11.99% 1,019 1,190

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48906 zip code is $53,125.00.

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 48906.

  • Under 25
    $32,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,694.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,520.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,686.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48906 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 48906, 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 48906 is currently $67,718.00.

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.

3.47% of households in 48906 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 48906 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48906 is $27,551.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48906 by the total population of 48906.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48906 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48906 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
    12.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48906 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48906 zip over the age of 16 is 20,409.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 48906 is 60.90%.

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 48906 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,293 54.90% 43.50%
20 to 24 years 2,121 83.40% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 1,713 82.70% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 1,870 85.30% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 4,061 88.20% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 2,482 82.80% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 1,859 62.70% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 1,636 40.80% 10.00%
65 to 74 years 1,923 22.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,451 12.10% 6.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48906. 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 15,276 66.30% 7.50%
Black or African American 2,494 60.20% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 185 64.30% 12.60%
Asian 374 86.10% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 432 56.00% 5.80%
Two or more races 1,648 76.60% 14.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,444 63.40% 14.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,876 66.70% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48906 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 48906 is 12,420, with median earnings of $34,387.00.

Women in 48906 are earning approximately 64.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,420 $34,387.00
Male 6,581 $41,433.00
Female 5,839 $26,614.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48906 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 981 $76,780.00
Business and Financial 695 $55,025.00
Computer and Mathematical 390 $63,289.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $69,145.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 171 $31,645.00
Community and Social Service 132 $58,409.00
Legal 130 $63,250.00
Educational and Library 813 $32,240.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 170 $24,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 771 $37,135.00
Healthcare Support 518 $19,301.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $41,250.00
Law Enforcement 98 $45,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 725 $17,325.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 531 $17,448.00
Personal Care and Service 188 $11,875.00
Sales 1,172 $38,289.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,204 $34,069.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $5,625.00
Construction and Extraction 690 $33,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 560 $38,088.00
Production 1,093 $37,695.00
Transportation and Material Moving 446 $31,048.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48906 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 48906.

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 522 $89,779.00 459 $53,393.00
Business and Financial 235 $57,321.00 460 $47,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 325 $64,066.00 65 $49,531.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $68,618.00 58 $76,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $58,833.00 105 $30,592.00
Community and Social Service 21 $39,583.00 111 $59,659.00
Legal 58 $52,045.00 72 $67,708.00
Educational and Library 287 $73,288.00 526 $23,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 106 $21,654.00 64 $34,700.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $79,722.00 633 $27,981.00
Healthcare Support 73 $21,016.00 445 $19,126.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $21,458.00 55 $58,363.00
Law Enforcement 87 $46,106.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 372 $22,917.00 353 $15,391.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 270 $17,439.00 261 $17,460.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $7,083.00 163 $11,992.00
Sales 631 $46,175.00 541 $22,820.00
Office and Administrative Support 364 $43,889.00 840 $29,670.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 676 $33,611.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 553 $38,603.00 7 $0.00
Production 749 $40,262.00 344 $21,236.00
Transportation and Material Moving 345 $37,699.00 101 $20,536.00

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 10,638 households in 48906, with an average household size of 2.49 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 6,300 families living in the 48906 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 48906:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,980 797 1,523 4,338
Average Household Size 3.19 3.58 3.48 1.31
Total Families 3,980 797 1,523 0
Average Household Size 3.14 3.18 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 6,300 families living in 48906, 18.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48906:

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 11,824 housing units in 48906.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,638 89.97%
Vacant 1,186 10.03%

29.68% of the total 11,824 housing units in 48906 are rental units. This is approximately 3,509 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,009 are occupied by the owner - or 59.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48906 is $911.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48906 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
    120
  • Less than $500
    259
  • $500 to $999
    1,777
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,220
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    162
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    79
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 48906 is $112,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48906 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,087
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,963
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,460
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    887
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,097
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    465
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48906. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48906 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,396
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,122
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,083
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,531
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,029
  • 1980 to 1989
    584
  • 1990 to 1999
    655
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,010
  • 2010 to 2013
    404
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 48906 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    899
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,890
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,394
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,455

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48906 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48906 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48906.

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
    162
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,260
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,345
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,971
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,931
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    585
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    844
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    126
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    299
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    349
  • 90 or more minutes
    314

Summary

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