The 48609 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Saginaw in Michigan in Saginaw County in the United States. The current population estimate is 12,422. About 30.3% of residents in ZIP Code 48609 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 49.8 years. It is estimated that about 25.2% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,580. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $64,668.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48609 is $64,668, while the region's mean household income is $88,578. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,580. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48609 of $37,580 is approximately 18.5% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 4.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 56.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.3% of the population in 48609 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.3% of 48609 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48609, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 48609 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48609 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48609 are older than average. The median age of 49.8 years in ZIP Code 48609 is approximately 30.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.3% of the population in 48609 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.5% of 48609 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.7% |
| 85 years and over | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 48609, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 Saginaw County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48609, an estimated 23.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Saginaw County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
In ZIP Code 48609, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 25.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.6% in this Saginaw County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48609 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48609 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48609 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48609 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 48609 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.71 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.47 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48609, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 48609 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Saginaw County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
In 48609, 57.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48609 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 48609 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |