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ZIP Code 49738

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,599

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 — 49738

What is the median household income in 49738?
The median household income in 49738 is $57,573 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49738?
The poverty rate in 49738 is 10.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49738?
$153,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49738?
The median gross rent in 49738 is $855 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49738 residents have a college degree?
21.1% of adults in 49738 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,599
Median Income
$57,573
Median Home Value
$153,200
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.3%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,784 (+18%) Home Value: +$48,500 (+46.3%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-10.7%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-2.3%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+18.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,599
Median Age 51.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.2% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Black 0.3% Asian 0.9% Two or More 4.1% Other 1.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.2%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,573 ±$5,137
Per Capita Income $66,610
Median Family Income $70,424
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Child Poverty Rate 15.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 38.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
20.4%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
14.5%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,299
Owner-Occupied 78.7%
Renter-Occupied 21.3%
Vacancy Rate 39.9%
Median Home Value $153,200
Median Gross Rent $855
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.3%
$50–100k
15.7%
$100–200k
26.0%
$200–300k
18.6%
$300–500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.5%
$500–1k
58.5%
$1–1.5k
26.8%
$1.5–2k
3.8%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.1%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3+
19.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
11.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.4%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
22.4%
2000–2009
11.4%
2010+
1.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.1%
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 25.5%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Work from Home 5.7%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.2%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail
12.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Public Admin
8.5%
Construction
7.7%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Finance
5.5%
Transportation
4.1%
Wholesale
2.4%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Management
33.2%
Sales
24.9%
Food Prep
17.1%
Production
14.1%
Construction
10.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.0 min
Drove Alone 77.1%
Carpool 10.9%
Public Transit 1.9%
Work from Home 5.7%
Walked 2.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,388
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
12.8%
75–84
16.4%
85+
7.4%
Under 18: 19.0% Working age (18–64): 81.0% 65 and over: 26.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 65.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.2%
Europe
26.9%
Latin America
18.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.3%
With a Disability 21.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.6%
Uninsured 6.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.2%
Has a Computer 92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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