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ZIP Code 49421

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,700

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 — 49421

What is the median household income in 49421?
The median household income in 49421 is $54,858 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49421?
The poverty rate in 49421 is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49421?
$148,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49421?
The median gross rent in 49421 is $734 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49421 residents have a college degree?
11.1% of adults in 49421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,700
Median Income
$54,858
Median Home Value
$148,000
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.2%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,020 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$57,100 (+62.8%) Poverty Rate: -2.2 pp (-15.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+20.7%) Unemployment: -3.6 pp (-62.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,700
Median Age 46.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.3% White (non-Hisp.) 90.9% Black 0.5% Asian 0.2% Two or More 3.6% Other 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,858 ±$5,651
Per Capita Income $64,017
Median Family Income $62,335
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Child Poverty Rate 18.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
13.0%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
23.2%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
13.4%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
1.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,817
Owner-Occupied 86.4%
Renter-Occupied 13.6%
Vacancy Rate 20.8%
Median Home Value $148,000
Median Gross Rent $734
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.8%
$50–100k
20.0%
$100–200k
19.0%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.8%
$500–1k
64.1%
$1–1.5k
13.2%
$1.5–2k
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3+
31.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.9%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
0.9%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
24.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.1%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
14.7%
2010+
4.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.1%
Graduate Degree 3.9%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Work from Home 4.4%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 11.0%
Private For-Profit 81.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.8%
Edu/Health
17.9%
Retail
14.3%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Construction
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.4%
Finance
3.7%
Transportation
3.6%
Agriculture
3.6%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
28.6%
Production
24.3%
Sales
17.6%
Food Prep
16.6%
Construction
12.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.5 min
Drove Alone 84.4%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.4%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,232
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
9.3%
65–74
9.2%
75–84
15.1%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 22.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.9%
Naturalized Citizen 63.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
46.2%
Latin America
28.8%
Asia
19.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.5%
Has a Computer 91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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