ZIP Code 48881 Demographics & Data

Insights on Saranac, MI (ZIP Code 48881)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 48881

The 48881 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Saranac in Michigan in Ionia County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,560. An estimated 20.7% of residents in the 48881 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.9 years. It is estimated that about 22.7% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,655. The median household income is $64,367, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 48881

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48881 is 5,560.

Saranac, MI

The 48881 ZIP Code is associated with Saranac, MI in Ionia County.

Area Codes associated with 48881

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48881 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48881

Sunrise: 8:04 am
Sunset: 5:40 pm
Sunrise in 48881 8:04 am
Sunrise in 48881 5:40 pm

Weather forecast for 48881

This Afternoon's forecast for 48881: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Current air quality in 48881

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48881 Fair

Internet in 48881

An estimated 89.2% of households in ZIP Code 48881 have a computer, while about 81.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48881

In ZIP Code 48881, the gender split is approximately 48.9% male and an estimated 51.1% female.

Health Insurance in 48881

Approximately 6.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48881 (Saranac, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48881

The median household income in ZIP Code 48881 is $64,367, while the region's mean household income is $70,511. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,655. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48881 of $27,655 is approximately 12.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 48881 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.7% of 48881 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 20.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48881

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48881, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 48881 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48881 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Some other race (1.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48881. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48881

Industry Percent
White 97.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48881

Residents of ZIP Code 48881 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 48881 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 48881 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 48881 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 6.0%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 9.6%
35 to 44 years 13.1%
45 to 54 years 16.7%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 12.9%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48881

In ZIP Code 48881, 98.8% 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 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 48881

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.8%
Spanish 0.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48881, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ionia County region.

Age of Housing in 48881

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

In ZIP Code 48881, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 22.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Ionia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48881

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.0%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate or professional degree 6.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48881 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48881 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 48881 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48881

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 48881. 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 48881. 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 48881

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48881 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48881 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 48881. This visualizes electricity rates in 48881 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48881

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48881 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 48881

Month ZIP Code 48881 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.49 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.58 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.07 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.15 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.36 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.12 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.98 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.28 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 48881. This visualizes solar power levels in 48881 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48881 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48881, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48881 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ionia County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48881. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48881

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 19
Debt collection 1
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48881

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Incorrect information on your report 6
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Trouble during payment process 1
* 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 48881. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48881

In 48881, 68.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.1 minutes. Approximately 20.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48881 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 48881 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48881. 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 48881

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.8%
Construction 8.0%
Manufacturing 17.4%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.6%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.0%
Other services, except public administration 6.0%
Public administration 3.4%

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.