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ZIP Code 49855

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 33,199

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 — 49855

What is the median household income in 49855?
The median household income in 49855 is $62,321 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49855?
The poverty rate in 49855 is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49855?
$245,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49855?
The median gross rent in 49855 is $992 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49855 residents have a college degree?
44.9% of adults in 49855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
33,199
Median Income
$62,321
Median Home Value
$245,100
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,003 (+16.9%) Home Value: +$57,400 (+30.6%) Poverty Rate: -1.3 pp (-16.7%) Bachelor's+: +2.2 pp (+5.2%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-16.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,199
Median Age 36.0
Female 49.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 90.2% Black 2.5% Asian 0.6% Two or More 5.1% Other 0.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,321 ±$2,766
Per Capita Income $77,725
Median Family Income $88,052
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Child Poverty Rate 11.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
14.8%
$100–150k
15.6%
$150–200k
5.5%
$200k+
6.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,779
Owner-Occupied 61.2%
Renter-Occupied 38.8%
Vacancy Rate 9.3%
Median Home Value $245,100
Median Gross Rent $992
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.0%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
8.9%
$200–300k
33.8%
$300–500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
8.8%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.0%
$500–1k
42.9%
$1–1.5k
32.9%
$1.5–2k
10.9%
$2–2.5k
5.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.1%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
16.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
7.1%
5–19 units
4.5%
20+ units
9.1%
Mobile home
3.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.0%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
21.3%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
6.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 44.9%
Graduate Degree 16.1%
Some College / Associate 19.6%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Work from Home 6.8%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 17.0%
Private For-Profit 77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.3%
Arts/Entmt.
14.9%
Retail
13.5%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Construction
5.3%
Finance
4.8%
Public Admin
4.4%
Transportation
3.5%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
38.2%
Food Prep
24.2%
Sales
20.5%
Production
9.8%
Construction
7.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 14.9 min
Drove Alone 73.7%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 6.8%
Walked 7.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,311
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
2.6%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
15.4%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
10.0%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.4%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 13.0% Working age (18–64): 87.0% 65 and over: 19.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.1%
Naturalized Citizen 59.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
49.6%
Asia
20.2%
Latin America
15.8%
Africa
4.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%
With a Disability 13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.0%
Has a Computer 95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 80.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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