ZIP Code 48809 Demographics & Data

Insights on Belding, MI (ZIP Code 48809)

Michigan

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 48809

The 48809 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Belding in Michigan in Ionia County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,728. An estimated 19.1% of residents in the 48809 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 38.7 years. It is estimated that about 15.9% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,285. An estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $52,592.

Population in 48809

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48809 is 10,728.

Belding, MI

The 48809 ZIP Code is associated with Belding, MI in Ionia County.

Area Codes associated with 48809

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48809 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48809

Sunrise: 8:11 am
Sunset: 5:24 pm
Sunrise in 48809 8:11 am
Sunrise in 48809 5:24 pm

Weather forecast for 48809

Overnight's forecast for 48809: Mostly cloudy. Low around 6, with temperatures rising to around 9 overnight. East wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 48809

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48809 Fair

Internet in 48809

An estimated 90.5% of households in ZIP Code 48809 have a computer, while about 82.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48809

In ZIP Code 48809, the gender split is approximately 48.0% male and an estimated 52.0% female.

Health Insurance in 48809

Approximately 7.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48809 (Belding, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48809

The median household income in ZIP Code 48809 is $52,592, while the region's mean household income is $63,848. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,285. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48809 of $25,285 is approximately 20.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 48809 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 48809 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.7%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48809

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48809, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 48809 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48809 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.7%), followed by Some other race (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48809. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48809

Industry Percent
White 98.7%
Black or African American 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48809

Residents of ZIP Code 48809 are older than average. The median age of 38.7 years in ZIP Code 48809 is approximately 1.57% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 48809 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 48809 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 5.8%
25 to 34 years 12.1%
35 to 44 years 11.8%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 8.3%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 8.7%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48809

In ZIP Code 48809, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Ionia County region.

Language Spoken in 48809

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.4%
Spanish 2.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48809, an estimated 28.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ionia County region.

Age of Housing in 48809

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 28.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

In ZIP Code 48809, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 15.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.4% in this Ionia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48809

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.4%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 9.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate or professional degree 4.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48809 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48809 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48809 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48809

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809. 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 48809

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48809 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48809 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.8% 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 48809. This visualizes electricity rates in 48809 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48809

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48809 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 48809

Month ZIP Code 48809 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.64 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.77 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 5.13 7.3
May 5.22 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.19 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.52 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 48809. This visualizes solar power levels in 48809 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48809

In 48809, 62.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.8 minutes. Approximately 24.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48809 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 48809 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48809. 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 48809

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.3%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 24.9%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.5%
Public administration 4.2%

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.