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ZIP Code 49079

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,364

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 — 49079

What is the median household income in 49079?
The median household income in 49079 is $72,119 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49079?
The poverty rate in 49079 is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49079?
$214,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49079?
The median gross rent in 49079 is $841 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49079 residents have a college degree?
24.5% of adults in 49079 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,364
Median Income
$72,119
Median Home Value
$214,600
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,174 (+14.6%) Home Value: +$63,600 (+42.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.1 pp (-14.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+2.5%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-11.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,364
Median Age 38.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.6% White (non-Hisp.) 84.9% Black 2.1% Asian 0.2% Two or More 7.6% Other 2.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.7%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,119 ±$12,111
Per Capita Income $92,771
Median Family Income $94,313
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Child Poverty Rate 12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
24.1%
$150–200k
7.8%
$200k+
5.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,019
Owner-Occupied 77.5%
Renter-Occupied 22.5%
Vacancy Rate 12.0%
Median Home Value $214,600
Median Gross Rent $841
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.4%
$50–100k
7.6%
$100–200k
14.3%
$200–300k
27.7%
$300–500k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.1%
$500–1k
49.8%
$1–1.5k
25.5%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
$2–2.5k
2.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
26.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.2%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
13.0%
2010+
4.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.5%
Graduate Degree 7.9%
Some College / Associate 24.8%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 9.2%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 13.7%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Manufacturing
20.8%
Retail
12.8%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Construction
5.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Finance
4.6%
Transportation
3.1%
Wholesale
2.6%
Public Admin
2.4%
Agriculture
1.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
31.2%
Sales
21.0%
Food Prep
19.1%
Production
15.9%
Construction
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.5 min
Drove Alone 80.4%
Carpool 6.4%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 9.2%
Walked 2.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,296
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
11.3%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 23.2% Working age (18–64): 76.8% 65 and over: 16.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 64.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
36.1%
Europe
25.3%
Asia
18.2%
Africa
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%
With a Disability 11.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.3%
Has a Computer 96.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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