The 48059 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Fort Gratiot in Michigan in St. Clair County in the United States. The current population estimate is 14,932. It is estimated that about 23.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $33,775. An estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $56,169. The median age in ZIP Code 48059 is approximately 46.2 years, and 26.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48059 is $56,169, while the region's mean household income is $81,333. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,775. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48059 of $33,775 is approximately 6.5% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 9.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately1.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 48059 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.4% of 48059 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48059, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 48059 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48059 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48059 are older than average. The median age of 46.2 years in ZIP Code 48059 is approximately 21.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 48059 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 48059 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
In ZIP Code 48059, 97.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Clair County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48059, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this St. Clair County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
In ZIP Code 48059, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 23.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.4% in this St. Clair County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.4% |
| Associate's degree | 13.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48059 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48059 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48059 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48059 | 14.13¢/kWh | 10.93¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 20¢/kWh | 13.86¢/kWh | 8.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 48059 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.52 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.96 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.36 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48059, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 48059 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Clair County region was getting a credit card.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit card | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Getting a credit card | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers | 1 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
In 48059, 57.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 27.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48059 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 48059 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 7.2% |