ZIP Code 48879 Demographics & Data

Insights on Saint Johns, MI (ZIP Code 48879)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 48879

The 48879 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Saint Johns in Michigan in Clinton County in the United States. The current population estimate is 17,980. An estimated 20.6% of residents in the 48879 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.3 years. It is estimated that about 24.3% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,548. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $65,234.

Population in 48879

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48879 is 17,980.

Saint Johns, MI

The 48879 ZIP Code is associated with Saint Johns, MI in Clinton County.

Area Codes associated with 48879

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48879 include 989.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48879

Sunrise: 7:41 am
Sunset: 5:08 pm
Sunrise in 48879 7:41 am
Sunrise in 48879 5:08 pm

Weather forecast for 48879

This Afternoon's forecast for 48879: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind around 13 mph.

Current air quality in 48879

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48879 Good

Internet in 48879

An estimated 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 48879 have a computer, while about 82.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48879

In ZIP Code 48879, the gender split is approximately 49.7% male and an estimated 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 48879

Approximately 6.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48879 (Saint Johns, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48879

The median household income in ZIP Code 48879 is $65,234, while the region's mean household income is $77,730. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,548. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48879 of $30,548 is approximately 3.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 4.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 53.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 48879 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 48879 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.6%
$200,000 or more per year 3.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48879

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48879, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 48879 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48879 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Black or African American (1.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48879. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48879

Industry Percent
White 98.6%
Black or African American 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
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 48879

Residents of ZIP Code 48879 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 48879 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 48879 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 48879 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 7.3%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 2.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48879

In ZIP Code 48879, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% 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 Clinton County region.

Language Spoken in 48879

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.8%
Spanish 0.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48879, an estimated 25.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Clinton County region.

Age of Housing in 48879

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 25.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

In ZIP Code 48879, 93.2% of the population graduated high school, while 24.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Clinton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48879

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.6%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree 8.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48879 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48879 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 48879 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48879

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879. 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 48879

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48879 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48879 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.65% 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 48879. This visualizes electricity rates in 48879 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48879

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48879 13.62¢/kWh 12.75¢/kWh 8.35¢/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 48879

Month ZIP Code 48879 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.54 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.53 3 6.31
Mar 5.11 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.48 5.13 7.3
May 5.58 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.94 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.03 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.08 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.07 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.27 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 48879. This visualizes solar power levels in 48879 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48879 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48879, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48879 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Clinton County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48879. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48879

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 51
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card 2
Debt collection 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48879

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 27
Improper use of your report 21
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Getting a credit card 2
Managing an account 2
Other 5
* 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 48879. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48879

In 48879, 61.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48879 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 48879 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48879. 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 48879

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.4%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.2%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 8.5%

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.