ZIP Code 48473 Demographics & Data

Insights on Swartz Creek, MI (ZIP Code 48473)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 48473

The 48473 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Swartz Creek in Michigan in Genesee County in the United States. The current population estimate is 22,022. Median househould income is at $66,254, with an estimated 2% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 48473 is estimated to at 44.1 years, and about 25.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 22.5% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $32,964.

Population in 48473

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48473 is 22,022.

Swartz Creek, MI

The 48473 ZIP Code is associated with Swartz Creek, MI in Genesee County.

Area Codes associated with 48473

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48473 include 810.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48473

Sunrise: 8:05 am
Sunset: 5:08 pm
Sunrise in 48473 8:05 am
Sunrise in 48473 5:08 pm

Weather forecast for 48473

Today's forecast for 48473: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48473

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48473 Good

Internet in 48473

An estimated 93.3% of households in ZIP Code 48473 have a computer, while about 88.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48473

Males comprise about 48.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 48473, while females account for approximately 51.6%.

Health Insurance in 48473

Approximately 5.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48473 (Swartz Creek, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48473

The median household income in ZIP Code 48473 is $66,254, while the region's mean household income is $80,494. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,964. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48473 of $32,964 is approximately 3.94% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 48473 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 48473 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48473

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.6%
$200,000 or more per year 4.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48473

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48473, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 48473 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48473 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.2%), followed by Black or African American (6.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48473

Industry Percent
White 94.2%
Black or African American 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48473

Residents of ZIP Code 48473 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 48473 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 48473 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 48473 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48473

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.2%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 4.6%
25 to 34 years 10.9%
35 to 44 years 11.2%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 8.5%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 2.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48473

In ZIP Code 48473, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Genesee County region.

Language Spoken in 48473

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.2%
Spanish 1.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48473

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48473, an estimated 24.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Genesee County region.

Age of Housing in 48473

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48473

In ZIP Code 48473, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 22.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.9% in this Genesee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48473

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.9%
Some college, no degree 28.5%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree 8.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48473 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48473

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48473 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48473 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 48473 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48473

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48473

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48473 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48473 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes electricity rates in 48473 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48473

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48473 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 19.26¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48473

Month ZIP Code 48473 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.68 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.62 3 6.31
Mar 4.76 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.26 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.67 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.23 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.34 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes solar power levels in 48473 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48473 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48473, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48473 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Genesee County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48473

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 30
Credit reporting or credit repair services 29
Mortgage 8
Credit card 4
Checking or savings account 2
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48473

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 24
Incorrect information on your report 21
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Trouble during payment process 7
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4
Other 13
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48473

In 48473, 60.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 24.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48473 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 48473 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48473. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48473

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 6.3%
Manufacturing 15.7%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 15.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.1%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 2.9%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.