ZIP Code 48770 Demographics & Data

Insights on Whittemore, MI (ZIP Code 48770)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 48770

The 48770 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Whittemore in Michigan in Iosco County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,774. It is estimated that about 11.3% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,096. Approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $42,802.

Population in 48770

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48770 is 1,774.

Whittemore, MI

The 48770 ZIP Code is associated with Whittemore, MI in Iosco County.

Area Codes associated with 48770

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48770 include 989.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48770

Sunrise: 7:41 am
Sunset: 5:01 pm
Sunrise in 48770 7:41 am
Sunrise in 48770 5:01 pm

Weather forecast for 48770

This Afternoon's forecast for 48770: Mostly cloudy. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 48770

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48770 Good

Internet in 48770

An estimated 80.8% of households in ZIP Code 48770 have a computer, while about 70.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48770

In ZIP Code 48770, the gender split is approximately 48.5% female and an estimated 51.5% male.

Health Insurance in 48770

Approximately 8.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48770 (Whittemore, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48770

The median household income in ZIP Code 48770 is $42,802, while the region's mean household income is $54,541. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,096. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48770 of $23,096 is approximately 27.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 15.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately63.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 48770 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.8% of 48770 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.5%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48770

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48770, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 48770 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48770 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48770. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48770

Industry Percent
White 99.7%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48770

Residents of ZIP Code 48770 are older than average. The median age of 48.3 years in ZIP Code 48770 is approximately 26.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 48770 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 48770 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 5.4%
15 to 19 years 5.9%
20 to 24 years 4.8%
25 to 34 years 9.6%
35 to 44 years 8.1%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 10.0%
60 to 64 years 9.9%
65 to 74 years 12.2%
75 to 84 years 7.3%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48770

In ZIP Code 48770, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Iosco County region.

Language Spoken in 48770

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.9%
Spanish 0.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48770, an estimated 20.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Iosco County region.

Age of Housing in 48770

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 15.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

In ZIP Code 48770, 85.4% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.0% in this Iosco County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48770

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 48.0%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 6.2%
Graduate or professional degree 5.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48770 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48770 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48770 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48770

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770. 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 48770

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48770 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48770 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48770. This visualizes electricity rates in 48770 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48770

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48770 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 48770

Month ZIP Code 48770 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.99 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.44 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.84 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.25 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.8 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.19 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 48770. This visualizes solar power levels in 48770 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48770

In 48770, 51.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.8 minutes. Approximately 22.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48770 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 48770 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48770. 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 48770

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.7%
Construction 10.8%
Manufacturing 16.2%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 14.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 2.7%

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.