ZIP Code 49879
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,105
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 — 49879
- What is the median household income in 49879?
- The median household income in 49879 is $52,188 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 49879?
- The poverty rate in 49879 is 11.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 49879?
- $89,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 49879?
- The median gross rent in 49879 is $905 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 49879 residents have a college degree?
- 16.6% of adults in 49879 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,105
Median Income
$52,188
Median Home Value
$89,800
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.7%
Median Age
60.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,417 (+41.9%)
Home Value:
+$5,700 (+6.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.8 pp (+7.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.1 pp (-15.7%)
Unemployment:
+6.9 pp (+246.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,105
Median Age
60.0
Female
48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,188
±$11,943
Per Capita Income
$66,128
Median Family Income
$65,250
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Child Poverty Rate
15.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
50.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
9.3%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
15.3%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
23.5%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
9.8%
$150–200k
2.3%
$200k+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,017
Owner-Occupied
87.7%
Renter-Occupied
12.3%
Vacancy Rate
44.7%
Median Home Value
$89,800
Median Gross Rent
$905
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
54.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.9%
$50–100k
29.4%
$100–200k
14.6%
$200–300k
11.4%
$300–500k
11.2%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
25.0%
$500–1k
59.6%
$1–1.5k
7.7%
$1.5–2k
7.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3+
19.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
91.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.8%
1940–1969
2.4%
1970–1999
15.0%
2000–2009
12.4%
2010+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.6%
Graduate Degree
4.0%
Some College / Associate
25.4%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
31.8%
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Work from Home
11.2%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
11.5%
Private For-Profit
85.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.9%
Arts/Entmt.
14.3%
Retail
13.3%
Agriculture
12.5%
Construction
7.2%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Transportation
5.0%
Finance
2.9%
Public Admin
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Management
26.2%
Food Prep
25.1%
Production
16.8%
Sales
16.5%
Construction
15.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
40.1 min
Drove Alone
80.2%
Carpool
2.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.2%
Walked
5.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
562
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
2.7%
10–14
3.5%
15–19
3.7%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
4.7%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
18.6%
75–84
17.9%
85+
10.0%
Under 18: 13.2%
Working age (18–64): 86.8%
65 and over: 31.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.5%
With a Disability
26.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.7%
Uninsured
3.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.0%
Has a Computer
85.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023