Data Profile of ZIP Code 48342

Insights on Pontiac, MI (ZIP Code 48342)

Michigan

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 48342

The 48342 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Pontiac in Michigan in Oakland County in the United States. The current population estimate is 16,652. Approximately 34% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $27,917. It is estimated that about 9.8% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $17,122. The median age in ZIP Code 48342 is approximately 30.3 years, with 12.8% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 48342

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48342 is 16,652.

Pontiac, MI

The 48342 ZIP Code is associated with Pontiac, MI in Oakland County.

Area Codes associated with 48342

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48342 include 248, 586, 810, and 947.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48342

Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:39 pm
Sunrise in 48342 6:20 am
Sunrise in 48342 8:39 pm

Weather forecast for 48342

Tonight's forecast for 48342: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 48342

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 48342 Moderate

Internet in 48342

An estimated 83.1% of households in ZIP Code 48342 have a computer, while about 70.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48342

Females comprise about 54.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 48342, while males account for approximately 45.5%.

Health Insurance in 48342

Approximately 15.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48342 (Pontiac, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48342

The median household income in ZIP Code 48342 is $27,917, while the region's mean household income is $40,096. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,122. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48342 of $17,122 is approximately 46.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 33.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately255.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.8% of the population in 48342 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.5% of 48342 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 15.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 15.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 3.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 0.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48342

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48342, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 15.2% of 48342 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48342 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (68.6%), followed by White (30.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48342. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48342

Industry Percent
White 30.5%
Black or African American 68.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48342

Residents of ZIP Code 48342 are younger than average. The median age of 30.3 years in ZIP Code 48342 is approximately 20.47% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 48342 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 48342 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 11.0%
5 to 9 years 8.3%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 8.9%
25 to 34 years 15.0%
35 to 44 years 10.9%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 4.9%
65 to 74 years 5.2%
75 to 84 years 2.9%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48342

In ZIP Code 48342, 83.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Oakland County region.

Language Spoken in 48342

Language Spoken Percent
English only 83.7%
Spanish 13.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48342, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Oakland County region.

Age of Housing in 48342

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

In ZIP Code 48342, 80.8% of the population graduated high school, while 9.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.1% in this Oakland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48342

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.1%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate or professional degree 3.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48342 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 42.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48342 is high cholesterol, as approximately 32.1% of adults 18 and older in this Oakland County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 27.8%
High blood pressure 42.5%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 4.9%
Current asthma 14.1%
Coronary heart disease 7.3%
Diagnosed diabetes 16.3%
High cholesterol 32.1%
Chronic kidney disease 4.0%
Stroke 5.0%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48342

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48342 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.6% of those 18 and above in 48342 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48342 include obesity (46.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (45.7% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 48342

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.4%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 79.1%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 76.9%
Cholesterol screening 81.6%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 48.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48342. 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 48342. 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 48342

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 13.1%
Current smoking 27.3%
No leisure-time physical activity 37.6%
Obesity 46.1%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 45.7%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48342

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48342 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% 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 48342. This visualizes electricity rates in 48342 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48342

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48342 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 18.57¢/kWh 13.73¢/kWh 8.02¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48342

Month ZIP Code 48342 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.88 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.07 3 6.31
Mar 4.86 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.26 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.75 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.15 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.09 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.55 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 48342. This visualizes solar power levels in 48342 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48342

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48342, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48342 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Oakland County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48342. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48342

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 85
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 18
Debt collection 13
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48342

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 46
Incorrect information on your report 37
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 20
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
Written notification about debt 3
Other 6
* 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 48342. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48342

In 48342, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48342 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48342 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 48342. 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 48342

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 6.3%
Manufacturing 16.3%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.7%
Public administration 1.9%

Notes

  • [5] All 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.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.