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ZIP Code 49203

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 36,520

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 — 49203

What is the median household income in 49203?
The median household income in 49203 is $55,689 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49203?
The poverty rate in 49203 is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49203?
$150,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49203?
The median gross rent in 49203 is $992 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49203 residents have a college degree?
22.8% of adults in 49203 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,520
Median Income
$55,689
Median Home Value
$150,900
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,843 (+18.9%) Home Value: +$47,000 (+45.2%) Poverty Rate: -5.5 pp (-35.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.7 pp (-6.9%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+9.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 36,520
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 72.7% Black 14.6% Asian 0.9% Two or More 8.7% Other 1.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.6%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,689 ±$3,104
Per Capita Income $69,851
Median Family Income $67,533
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Child Poverty Rate 17.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
17.6%
$50–75k
19.8%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
13.7%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,999
Owner-Occupied 67.3%
Renter-Occupied 32.7%
Vacancy Rate 10.0%
Median Home Value $150,900
Median Gross Rent $992
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.3%
$50–100k
24.4%
$100–200k
17.9%
$200–300k
20.5%
$300–500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.4%
$500–1k
40.6%
$1–1.5k
39.3%
$1.5–2k
6.6%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
1.4%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
43.7%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
12.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.6%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
2–4 units
5.3%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.7%
1940–1969
10.0%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
1.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.8%
Graduate Degree 7.1%
Some College / Associate 25.4%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.2%
Unemployment Rate 7.0%
Work from Home 7.8%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 80.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Retail
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.0%
Transportation
6.8%
Public Admin
5.9%
Construction
5.0%
Finance
3.5%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
34.3%
Sales
23.2%
Food Prep
18.8%
Production
18.1%
Construction
5.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.2 min
Drove Alone 80.5%
Carpool 9.3%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 7.8%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,303
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.3%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 23.5% Working age (18–64): 76.5% 65 and over: 18.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.5%
Naturalized Citizen 58.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
25.9%
Africa
24.7%
Asia
23.0%
Europe
18.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 16.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.4%
Has a Computer 93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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