The 48621 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Fairview in Michigan in Oscoda County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,149. About 38.3% of residents in ZIP Code 48621 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 47.2 years. It is estimated that about 16.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,791. The median household income is $47,837, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48621 is $47,837, while the region's mean household income is $48,184. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,791. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48621 of $21,791 is approximately 31.29% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 17.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately78.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.7% of the population in 48621 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 48621 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 32.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48621, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 48621 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48621 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48621 are older than average. The median age of 47.2 years in ZIP Code 48621 is approximately 23.88% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.0% of the population in 48621 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 48621 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 48621, 97.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Oscoda County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48621, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Oscoda 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 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
In ZIP Code 48621, 89.0% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.4% in this Oscoda County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48621 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 48621 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.4% of adults 18 and older in this Oscoda County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 42.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.8% |
| High cholesterol | 42.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48621 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.9% of those 18 and above in 48621 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48621 include obesity (35.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| Current smoking | 19.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.2% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48621 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48621 | 14.66¢/kWh | 10.91¢/kWh | 9.18¢/kWh |
| Michigan | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 48621 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.71 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.88 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.98 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 48621, 43.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.5 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48621 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 48621 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 30.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |