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ZIP Code 49779

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,599

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 — 49779

What is the median household income in 49779?
The median household income in 49779 is $51,818 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49779?
The poverty rate in 49779 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49779?
$110,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49779?
The median gross rent in 49779 is $622 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49779 residents have a college degree?
17.9% of adults in 49779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,599
Median Income
$51,818
Median Home Value
$110,400
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,647 (+9.9%) Home Value: +$22,300 (+25.3%) Poverty Rate: -4.9 pp (-40.2%) Bachelor's+: -0.7 pp (-3.8%) Unemployment: -2.6 pp (-39.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,599
Median Age 55.0
Female 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.3% White (non-Hisp.) 94.7% Black 0.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 2.8% Other 0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,818 ±$6,361
Per Capita Income $73,377
Median Family Income $67,717
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Child Poverty Rate 10.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
11.6%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
16.7%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
12.8%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,726
Owner-Occupied 87.5%
Renter-Occupied 12.5%
Vacancy Rate 17.8%
Median Home Value $110,400
Median Gross Rent $622
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.7%
$50–100k
33.2%
$100–200k
22.4%
$200–300k
12.0%
$300–500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.6%
$500–1k
62.4%
$1–1.5k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
32.0%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3+
18.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
1.5%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.0%
1940–1969
10.7%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
1.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.9%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 26.1%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 44.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 6.5%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 16.8%
Private For-Profit 75.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.4%
Retail
11.9%
Transportation
11.5%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Finance
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Public Admin
5.8%
Agriculture
5.8%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Management
32.0%
Sales
28.0%
Production
17.5%
Construction
12.2%
Food Prep
10.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.7 min
Drove Alone 79.4%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.5%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,240
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
6.9%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
9.1%
75–84
18.3%
85+
11.5%
Under 18: 15.5% Working age (18–64): 84.5% 65 and over: 33.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 74.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
51.9%
Latin America
25.9%
Asia
14.8%
Africa
1.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.9%
With a Disability 18.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.8%
Uninsured 4.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.4%
Has a Computer 90.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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