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ZIP Code 49224

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,309

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 — 49224

What is the median household income in 49224?
The median household income in 49224 is $52,552 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49224?
The poverty rate in 49224 is 19.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49224?
$119,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49224?
The median gross rent in 49224 is $846 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49224 residents have a college degree?
18.6% of adults in 49224 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,309
Median Income
$52,552
Median Home Value
$119,800
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.2%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,657 (+25.4%) Home Value: +$40,100 (+50.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.7 pp (+9.8%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+3.3%) Unemployment: +5.1 pp (+71.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,309
Median Age 32.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 69.4% Black 19.9% Asian 0.4% Two or More 5.9% Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,552 ±$3,235
Per Capita Income $67,173
Median Family Income $58,796
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Child Poverty Rate 27.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.6%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
12.1%
$25–35k
9.3%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
20.7%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
4.0%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,277
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
Vacancy Rate 17.2%
Median Home Value $119,800
Median Gross Rent $846
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.8%
$50–100k
27.2%
$100–200k
21.2%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.4%
$500–1k
47.3%
$1–1.5k
29.7%
$1.5–2k
7.1%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
36.5%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
12.0%
2000–2009
4.7%
2010+
0.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.6%
Graduate Degree 5.4%
Some College / Associate 21.0%
Less Than High School 2.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.6%
Unemployment Rate 12.2%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 13.0%
Private For-Profit 82.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.2%
Manufacturing
22.2%
Retail
10.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Construction
4.2%
Public Admin
3.7%
Transportation
3.4%
Finance
2.6%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
1.3%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Management
27.8%
Production
23.1%
Food Prep
21.6%
Sales
18.7%
Construction
8.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.5 min
Drove Alone 77.0%
Carpool 6.5%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 6.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,369
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
12.8%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
8.4%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 25.9% Working age (18–64): 74.1% 65 and over: 13.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 44.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.6%
Asia
30.7%
Europe
20.9%
Africa
9.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.2%
Has a Computer 91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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