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ZIP Code 49829

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,859

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 — 49829

What is the median household income in 49829?
The median household income in 49829 is $45,808 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49829?
The poverty rate in 49829 is 12.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49829?
$139,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49829?
The median gross rent in 49829 is $667 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49829 residents have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in 49829 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,859
Median Income
$45,808
Median Home Value
$139,000
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,308 (+13.1%) Home Value: +$37,800 (+37.4%) Poverty Rate: +1.0 pp (+9.1%) Bachelor's+: -2.2 pp (-10.6%) Unemployment: +0.3 pp (+5.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,859
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 88.0% Black 0.3% Asian 0.3% Two or More 8.6% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Cuban
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,808 ±$2,901
Per Capita Income $73,095
Median Family Income $63,375
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Child Poverty Rate 19.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 35.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
9.8%
$15–25k
12.5%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
16.3%
$50–75k
16.3%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
10.9%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
2.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,729
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
Vacancy Rate 12.5%
Median Home Value $139,000
Median Gross Rent $667
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.3%
$50–100k
19.6%
$100–200k
26.4%
$200–300k
14.1%
$300–500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.0%
$500–1k
52.5%
$1–1.5k
8.5%
$1.5–2k
2.1%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.7%
1 vehicle
38.7%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3+
14.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
9.6%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
6.7%
Mobile home
5.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.5%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
4.5%
2010+
1.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%
Graduate Degree 5.3%
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 50.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 4.5%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 12.5%
Private For-Profit 81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.4%
Retail
17.3%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Construction
8.1%
Finance
5.7%
Transportation
5.4%
Public Admin
4.9%
Prof. Services
3.2%
Wholesale
3.2%
Agriculture
1.6%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Management
26.3%
Sales
23.4%
Production
20.7%
Food Prep
18.8%
Construction
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 13.2 min
Drove Alone 78.3%
Carpool 12.1%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 4.5%
Walked 2.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,639
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.7%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
10.1%
75–84
14.3%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 20.1% Working age (18–64): 79.9% 65 and over: 24.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 65.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
37.3%
Latin America
27.0%
Europe
23.8%
Africa
2.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.2%
With a Disability 21.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.6%
Uninsured 6.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.3%
Has a Computer 89.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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