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ZIP Code 49938

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,424

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 — 49938

What is the median household income in 49938?
The median household income in 49938 is $44,379 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 49938?
The poverty rate in 49938 is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 49938?
$95,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 49938?
The median gross rent in 49938 is $590 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 49938 residents have a college degree?
23.5% of adults in 49938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,424
Median Income
$44,379
Median Home Value
$95,500
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.3%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,720 (+17.8%) Home Value: +$33,400 (+53.8%) Poverty Rate: -6.0 pp (-48.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+9.3%) Unemployment: +3.3 pp (+55%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,424
Median Age 51.0
Female 48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 93.5% Black 0.6% Asian 0.5% Two or More 2.9% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $44,379 ±$5,224
Per Capita Income $63,786
Median Family Income $65,538
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Child Poverty Rate 10.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$10–15k
7.1%
$15–25k
13.8%
$25–35k
12.8%
$35–50k
13.0%
$50–75k
22.0%
$75–100k
6.3%
$100–150k
9.7%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,728
Owner-Occupied 78.2%
Renter-Occupied 21.8%
Vacancy Rate 19.0%
Median Home Value $95,500
Median Gross Rent $590
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.2%
$50–100k
26.6%
$100–200k
20.4%
$200–300k
7.8%
$300–500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.2%
$500–1k
61.0%
$1–1.5k
7.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.4%
1 vehicle
40.1%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
12.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
0.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
45.7%
1940–1969
10.7%
1970–1999
11.4%
2000–2009
3.2%
2010+
0.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.5%
Graduate Degree 9.0%
Some College / Associate 26.0%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.5%
Unemployment Rate 9.3%
Work from Home 5.1%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 13.2%
Private For-Profit 80.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Retail
11.5%
Construction
10.4%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Finance
4.9%
Information
4.0%
Public Admin
3.9%
Transportation
2.1%
Agriculture
2.1%
Wholesale
1.8%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Sales
20.3%
Construction
16.8%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
14.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.1 min
Drove Alone 86.2%
Carpool 4.5%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 5.1%
Walked 2.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,829
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.5%
5–9
3.1%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
17.2%
85+
7.9%
Under 18: 15.3% Working age (18–64): 84.7% 65 and over: 30.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 30.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
48.8%
Asia
20.9%
Latin America
18.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.1%
With a Disability 20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.9%
Uninsured 7.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.5%
Has a Computer 86.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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