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ZIP Code 49038

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,577

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 49038

What is the median household income in 49038?
The median household income in 49038 is $60,396 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49038?
The poverty rate in 49038 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49038?
$196,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49038?
The median gross rent in 49038 is $944 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49038 residents have a college degree?
20.8% of adults in 49038 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,577
Median Income
$60,396
Median Home Value
$196,200
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,996 (+7.1%) Home Value: +$57,100 (+41%) Poverty Rate: -5.9 pp (-38.1%) Bachelor's+: -1.1 pp (-5%) Unemployment: -3.2 pp (-42.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,577
Median Age 45.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 81.5% Black 5.9% Two or More 9.4% Other 2.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,396 ±$6,884
Per Capita Income $84,990
Median Family Income $87,808
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 14.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
6.0%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
12.8%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
14.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,124
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
Vacancy Rate 28.0%
Median Home Value $196,200
Median Gross Rent $944
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.6%
$50–100k
10.7%
$100–200k
12.2%
$200–300k
32.4%
$300–500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.7%
$500–1k
49.9%
$1–1.5k
38.5%
$1.5–2k
0.9%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
34.9%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
0.4%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.0%
1940–1969
7.9%
1970–1999
14.3%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.8%
Graduate Degree 8.5%
Some College / Associate 23.1%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 6.3%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 80.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.5%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Retail
11.0%
Prof. Services
10.7%
Construction
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Transportation
6.2%
Finance
3.6%
Public Admin
1.2%
Agriculture
1.0%
Wholesale
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
41.4%
Food Prep
21.3%
Sales
14.3%
Production
12.8%
Construction
10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.4 min
Drove Alone 78.3%
Carpool 10.2%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 3,690
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
10.1%
75–84
13.2%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 29.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.4%
Europe
24.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.4%
Uninsured 4.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.9%
Has a Computer 88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023