The 48832 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Elwell in Michigan in Gratiot County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,465. An estimated 22.5% of residents in the 48832 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.1 years. It is estimated that about 17.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,534. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $56,969.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48832 is $56,969, while the region's mean household income is $71,065. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,534. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48832 of $27,534 is approximately 13.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.4% of the population in 48832 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.5% of 48832 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 30.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48832, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 48832 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48832 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.7%), followed by Black or African American (3.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48832 are older than average. The median age of 42.1 years in ZIP Code 48832 is approximately 10.5% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 48832 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 48832 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 48832, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Gratiot County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48832, an estimated 20.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Gratiot County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.4% |
In ZIP Code 48832, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 17.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.9% in this Gratiot County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48832 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48832 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.5% of adults 18 and older in this Gratiot County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 11.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48832 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.6% of those 18 and above in 48832 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48832 include obesity (37.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| Current smoking | 22.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.2% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48832 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48832 | 13.62¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 8.35¢/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 48832 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.52 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.13 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.09 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.4 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 48832, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48832 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48832 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |