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ZIP Code 49042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,695

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 — 49042

What is the median household income in 49042?
The median household income in 49042 is $72,536 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49042?
The poverty rate in 49042 is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49042?
$161,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49042?
The median gross rent in 49042 is $780 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49042 residents have a college degree?
13.5% of adults in 49042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,695
Median Income
$72,536
Median Home Value
$161,500
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$22,192 (+44.1%) Home Value: +$45,900 (+39.7%) Poverty Rate: +1.5 pp (+16.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+14.4%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-10.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,695
Median Age 43.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.6% White (non-Hisp.) 88.3% Black 1.1% Asian 1.3% Two or More 7.8% Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.5%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,536 ±$4,994
Per Capita Income $85,309
Median Family Income $74,608
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Child Poverty Rate 20.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
4.9%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
19.5%
$75–100k
19.7%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,000
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
Vacancy Rate 8.8%
Median Home Value $161,500
Median Gross Rent $780
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 23.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.2%
$50–100k
15.6%
$100–200k
16.8%
$200–300k
20.6%
$300–500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
25.5%
$500–1k
45.7%
$1–1.5k
25.8%
$1.5–2k
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3+
29.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
1.1%
Mobile home
17.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.7%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
5.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.5%
Graduate Degree 2.3%
Some College / Associate 16.5%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 3.0%
Self-Employed 2.0%
Government Workers 6.5%
Private For-Profit 91.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
45.0%
Edu/Health
10.8%
Retail
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Agriculture
5.2%
Transportation
4.4%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Construction
3.4%
Finance
3.0%
Wholesale
1.7%
Public Admin
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Production
31.1%
Management
27.2%
Sales
21.0%
Food Prep
11.9%
Construction
8.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 79.8%
Carpool 16.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.0%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,825
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.2%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 23.3% Working age (18–64): 76.7% 65 and over: 18.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.3%
Naturalized Citizen 29.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.8%
Asia
14.9%
Europe
14.2%
Africa
7.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.4%
With a Disability 14.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.1%
Uninsured 10.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.7%
Has a Computer 93.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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