49064 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49064, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49064 is a zip code in Van Buren County, Michigan, which covers Arlington, Bangor, Hamilton, Hartford, Lawrence, Paw Paw, and Waverly, with a total population of 3,795 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 49064 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49064.

The estimated population of people living in 49064 is 3,795, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49064 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,795
+2.62%
+1.47%
2020
3,698
 -3.14% -
2019
3,818
+0.03%
-
2018
3,817
+2.06%
-
2017
3,740
 - -

Population of 49064 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49064 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.4%
79.6%
 -6.53%
Black/African American
5.8%
0.2%
 +2,800.00%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
16.7%
17.9%
 -6.70%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
2.1%
 -42.86%
Other
1.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49064 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 49064 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49064 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49064 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -4.31% 44.2 -0.9% 38.9 -9.11%
2020 44.1 +6.27% 44.6 +8.25% 42.8 +0.94%
2019 41.5 0% 41.2 +4.04% 42.4 -2.08%
2018 41.5 +2.47% 39.6 +5.88% 43.3 -0.92%
2017 40.5 - 37.4 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 49064 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 49064 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 275 -52.21% 197 5.54% 152 195
10 to 19 315 -6.21% 239 +7.07% 235 250
20 to 29 167 +64.73% 129 +138.27% 251 379
30 to 39 311 -60.23% 215 -5.07% 154 174
40 to 49 284 +3.97% 262 -32.83% 289 176
50 to 59 216 +18.37% 280 +25.07% 255 344
60 to 69 219 1.73% 209 +34.18% 211 269
70+ 206 +23.53% 216 1.36% 258 203

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49064 zip code is $59,932.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 49064.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49064 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 49064, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 49064 is currently $71,301.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.13% of households in 49064 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 49064 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49064 is $27,271.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49064 by the total population of 49064.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49064 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49064 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49064 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49064 zip over the age of 16 is 3,196.

Of those people, a total of 59.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 49064 is 55.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 49064 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 233 21.00% 53.10%
20 to 24 years 405 90.60% 16.60%
25 to 29 years 225 68.00% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 134 69.40% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 424 81.10% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 510 84.30% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 324 84.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 201 61.20% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 415 17.30% 19.40%
75 years and over 325 0.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49064. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,501 53.10% 5.30%
Black or African American 222 96.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 359 83.60% 18.30%
Two or more races 85 60.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 450 75.30% 16.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,409 52.10% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49064 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 49064 is 1,781, with median earnings of $35,202.00.

Women in 49064 are earning approximately 93.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,781 $35,202.00
Male 893 $37,039.00
Female 888 $34,608.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49064 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 111 $67,150.00
Business and Financial 46 $52,778.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $65,682.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $87,941.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $57,500.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 55 $28,472.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $45,568.00
Healthcare Support 49 $14,234.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $42,500.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $7,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 127 $20,265.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $9,063.00
Sales 106 $25,769.00
Office and Administrative Support 154 $33,300.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 137 $37,614.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $43,636.00
Production 477 $41,275.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $63,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49064 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 49064.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 52 $83,750.00 59 $65,329.00
Business and Financial 15 $63,393.00 31 $46,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $65,909.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $88,529.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 16 $68,000.00
Legal 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 53 $28,194.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 60 $44,167.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 49 $14,234.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $42,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $23,281.00 16 $3,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $20,492.00 24 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 67 $9,063.00
Sales 67 $24,010.00 39 $32,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 22 $26,719.00 132 $33,800.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 137 $37,614.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $43,636.00 0 $0.00
Production 168 $46,250.00 309 $40,946.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $65,625.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,363 households in 49064, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,010 families living in the 49064 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 49064:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 734 90 186 353
Average Household Size 3.18 3.19 3.35 1.33
Total Families 734 90 186 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.72 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 1,010 families living in 49064, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49064:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,726 housing units in 49064.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,363 78.97%
Vacant 363 21.03%

12.05% of the total 1,726 housing units in 49064 are rental units. This is approximately 208 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,073 are occupied by the owner - or 62.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49064 is $750.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49064 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    82
  • Less than $500
    72
  • $500 to $999
    67
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    53
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49064 is $136,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49064 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    160
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    365
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    209
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    129
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49064. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49064 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    309
  • 1940 to 1949
    176
  • 1950 to 1959
    178
  • 1960 to 1969
    206
  • 1970 to 1979
    189
  • 1980 to 1989
    133
  • 1990 to 1999
    260
  • 2000 to 2009
    244
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 49064 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    79
  • 1 vehicle available
    362
  • 2 vehicles available
    559
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    363

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49064 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49064 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49064.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    77
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    162
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    220
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    204
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    294
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    54
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    291
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    42
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49064 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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