The 48449 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Lennon in Michigan in Genesee County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,855. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $49,907. The median age in 48449 is estimated to at 43.0 years, and about 23.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 12.5% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,265.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48449 is $49,907, while the region's mean household income is $61,101. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,265. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48449 of $24,265 is approximately 23.49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 9.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 5.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 48449 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.2% of 48449 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 24.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48449, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 48449 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48449 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by Black or African American (2.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48449 are older than average. The median age of 43.0 years in ZIP Code 48449 is approximately 12.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 48449 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 48449 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 48449, 99.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Genesee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.4% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48449, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Genesee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
In ZIP Code 48449, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.1% in this Genesee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.6% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48449 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48449 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.5% of adults 18 and older in this Genesee County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48449 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.3% of those 18 and above in 48449 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48449 include obesity (36.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 71.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| Current smoking | 17.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.6% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48449 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48449 | 13.71¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 48449 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.86 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.19 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.34 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 48449, 54.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.1 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48449 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 1.1% of 48449 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |