ZIP Code 49444
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 26,228
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 — 49444
- What is the median household income in 49444?
- The median household income in 49444 is $52,143 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 49444?
- The poverty rate in 49444 is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 49444?
- $159,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 49444?
- The median gross rent in 49444 is $941 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 49444 residents have a college degree?
- 17.8% of adults in 49444 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,228
Median Income
$52,143
Median Home Value
$159,200
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.1%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,310 (+27.7%)
Home Value:
+$71,800 (+82.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.6 pp (-3.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.7 pp (+47.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-11.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
26,228
Median Age
37.0
Female
53.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.0%
Black 31.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.8%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,143
±$5,482
Per Capita Income
$76,125
Median Family Income
$62,181
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Child Poverty Rate
30.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
27.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
18.2%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,635
Owner-Occupied
70.0%
Renter-Occupied
30.0%
Vacancy Rate
13.2%
Median Home Value
$159,200
Median Gross Rent
$941
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.5%
$50–100k
13.4%
$100–200k
12.2%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.5%
$500–1k
46.6%
$1–1.5k
34.0%
$1.5–2k
8.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
15.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.2%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
6.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.4%
1940–1969
13.0%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.8%
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
23.3%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
Work from Home
5.2%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
11.2%
Private For-Profit
84.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.9%
Edu/Health
24.5%
Retail
13.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Construction
4.4%
Finance
3.4%
Transportation
3.1%
Public Admin
2.6%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
26.9%
Production
22.9%
Food Prep
21.2%
Sales
20.5%
Construction
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.2 min
Drove Alone
82.2%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
5.2%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,094
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.4%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.0%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
28.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
63.2%
Asia
33.9%
Europe
2.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.9%
Uninsured
5.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.2%
Has a Computer
90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023