The 48861 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Mulliken in Michigan in Eaton County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,379. An estimated 23.6% of residents in the 48861 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 46.5 years. It is estimated that about 13.8% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,516. The median household income is $70,167, while about 8% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 48861 is $70,167, while the region's mean household income is $71,753. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,516. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48861 of $29,516 is approximately 6.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 7.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 18.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.8% of the population in 48861 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.7% of 48861 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48861, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 48861 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48861 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 48861 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 48861 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 48861 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 48861 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 48861, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Eaton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48861, an estimated 28.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Eaton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.5% |
In ZIP Code 48861, 91.2% of the population graduated high school, while 13.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.2% in this Eaton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 36.5% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48861 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48861 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.9% of adults 18 and older in this Eaton County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48861 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.7% of those 18 and above in 48861 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48861 include obesity (35.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 72.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| Current smoking | 18.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.1% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48861 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 48861 | 13.62¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 8.35¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.34¢/kWh | 13.7¢/kWh | 8.45¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 48861 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.26 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.58 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.7 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.28 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 48861, 65.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.9 minutes. Approximately 17.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48861 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 13.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48861 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.0% |
| Public administration | 9.9% |