ZIP Code 48638 Demographics & Data

Insights on Saginaw, MI (ZIP Code 48638)

Michigan

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 48638

The 48638 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Saginaw in Michigan in Gladwin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,692. About 29.4% of residents in ZIP Code 48638 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 48.2 years. It is estimated that about 31.9% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $32,508. Median househould income in this region is $48,540, while about 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48638

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48638 is 11,692.

Saginaw, MI

The 48638 ZIP Code is associated with Saginaw, MI in Gladwin County.

Area Codes associated with 48638

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48638 include 989.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48638

Sunrise: 7:41 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 48638 7:41 am
Sunrise in 48638 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 48638

Today's forecast for 48638: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 48638

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48638 Fair

Internet in 48638

An estimated 85.2% of households in ZIP Code 48638 have a computer, while about 79.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48638

Males make up an estimated 46.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 48638, while females comprise about 53.8%.

Health Insurance in 48638

Approximately 6.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48638 (Saginaw, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48638

The median household income in ZIP Code 48638 is $48,540, while the region's mean household income is $66,612. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,508. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48638 of $32,508 is approximately 2.51% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 5.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 46.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 48638 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 48638 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 20.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.8%
$200,000 or more per year 3.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48638

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48638, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 7.2% of 48638 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48638 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.9%), followed by Black or African American (14.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48638. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48638

Industry Percent
White 83.9%
Black or African American 14.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48638

Residents of ZIP Code 48638 are older than average. The median age of 48.2 years in ZIP Code 48638 is approximately 26.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 48638 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 48638 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 8.9%
25 to 34 years 11.7%
35 to 44 years 7.7%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 7.9%
65 to 74 years 14.6%
75 to 84 years 7.6%
85 years and over 3.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48638

In ZIP Code 48638, 94.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% 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 Gladwin County region.

Language Spoken in 48638

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.7%
Spanish 2.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48638, an estimated 32.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Gladwin County region.

Age of Housing in 48638

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 32.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 23.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 19.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638

In ZIP Code 48638, 93.6% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.6% in this Gladwin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48638

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.6%
Some college, no degree 28.4%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate or professional degree 13.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48638 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48638 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48638 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48638

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48638. 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 48638. 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 48638

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48638 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48638 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 48638. This visualizes electricity rates in 48638 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48638

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48638 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48638

Month ZIP Code 48638 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.56 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.73 3 6.31
Mar 4.93 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.3 5.13 7.3
May 5.73 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.93 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.21 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.01 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.33 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 48638. This visualizes solar power levels in 48638 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48638 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48638, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48638 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gladwin County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48638. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48638

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 7
Debt collection 5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Mortgage 2
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48638

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Improper use of your report 3
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Trouble during payment process 2
Other 4
* 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 48638. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48638

In 48638, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.5 minutes. Approximately 28.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48638 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 48638 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 48638. 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 48638

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 3.8%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 4.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 3.0%
Public administration 4.0%

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.