49302 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49302, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49302 is a zip code in Kent County, Michigan, which covers Bowne, Caledonia, Cascade, and Lowell, with a total population of 9,548 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 49302 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49302.

The estimated population of people living in 49302 is 9,548, with a median age of 37.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49302 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,548
+3.6%
+9.90%
2020
9,216
+5.72%
-
2019
8,717
-1.78% -
2018
8,875
+2.15%
-
2017
8,688
- -

Population of 49302 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49302 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
95.9%
95.8%
+0.10%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.5%
-8.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.3%
+166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1%
-10.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49302 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 49302 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49302 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49302 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 -5.61% 33.8 -3.15% 39.8 -4.56%
2020 39.2 -6% 34.9 -13.83% 41.7 -4.58%
2019 41.7 +3.99% 40.5 +2.27% 43.7 +7.64%
2018 40.1 -0.25% 39.6 -1.49% 40.6 +0.74%
2017 40.2 - 40.2 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 49302 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 49302 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 9 612 +77.81% 581 +9.84% 1,204 625
10 to 19 807 -8.72% 750 -14.22% 736 633
20 to 29 340 +58.47% 319 +10.9% 550 343
30 to 39 440 +52.06% 462 +32.61% 686 607
40 to 49 708 -3.16% 766 -6.57% 684 713
50 to 59 755 -26.04% 717 -16.15% 566 604
60 to 69 504 -7.48% 364 +29.52% 446 469
70+ 268 +35.34% 295 +11.9% 356 326

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49302 zip code is $104,405.00.

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 49302.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $118,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,793.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,455.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49302 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 49302, 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 49302 is currently $124,177.00.

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.

9.21% of households in 49302 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 49302 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49302 is $39,391.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49302 by the total population of 49302.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49302 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49302 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
    21.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49302 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49302 zip over the age of 16 is 6,903.

Of those people, a total of 72.00% 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 49302 is 68.60%.

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 49302 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 553 49.20% 1.50%
20 to 24 years 394 88.10% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 499 79.00% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 482 96.90% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 1,272 90.80% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 1,576 84.10% 10.90%
55 to 59 years 530 76.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 654 62.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 620 25.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 323 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49302. 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 6,733 71.60% 4.20%
Black or African American 4 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 79 75.90% 11.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 61 98.40% 26.70%
Hispanic or Latino 95 95.80% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,683 71.50% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49302 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 49302 is 4,735, with median earnings of $50,052.00.

Women in 49302 are earning approximately 59.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,735 $50,052.00
Male 2,732 $63,196.00
Female 2,003 $37,467.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49302 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 733 $89,949.00
Business and Financial 308 $70,769.00
Computer and Mathematical 237 $95,999.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $67,468.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $72,000.00
Community and Social Service 100 $46,500.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 477 $57,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $11,890.00
Healthcare Practitioners 263 $51,250.00
Healthcare Support 53 $22,969.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 81 $36,750.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $3,854.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $20,698.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $4,457.00
Sales 473 $45,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 353 $37,235.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $15,357.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $54,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $49,178.00
Production 399 $40,275.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $44,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49302 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 49302.

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 554 $91,250.00 179 $82,266.00
Business and Financial 113 $95,850.00 195 $42,475.00
Computer and Mathematical 222 $96,103.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $66,955.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $72,000.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00 69 $43,967.00
Legal 6 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 51 $66,938.00 426 $45,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $11,250.00 30 $21,618.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $61,597.00 176 $40,909.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 49 $22,422.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $35,750.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $16,875.00 95 $3,229.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $22,064.00 47 $16,442.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 61 $4,185.00
Sales 317 $37,240.00 156 $50,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $38,750.00 300 $37,039.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 240 $58,875.00 55 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $49,178.00 0 $0.00
Production 315 $41,995.00 84 $28,049.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $50,938.00 6 $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 3,020 households in 49302, with an average household size of 3.15 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 2,626 families living in the 49302 zip code with an average family size of 3.4 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 49302:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,446 88 92 394
Average Household Size 3.48 2.81 2.72 1.28
Total Families 2,446 88 92 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.75 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 2,626 families living in 49302, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49302:

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 3,140 housing units in 49302.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,020 96.18%
Vacant 120 3.82%

2.90% of the total 3,140 housing units in 49302 are rental units. This is approximately 91 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,914 are occupied by the owner - or 92.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49302 is $1,110.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49302 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    19
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    60
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $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 49302 is $300,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49302 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    70
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    247
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    216
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    879
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    254
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49302. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49302 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    368
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    107
  • 1960 to 1969
    257
  • 1970 to 1979
    419
  • 1980 to 1989
    412
  • 1990 to 1999
    701
  • 2000 to 2009
    524
  • 2010 to 2013
    300
  • 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 49302 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    293
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,713
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    968

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49302 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49302 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49302.

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
    100
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    126
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    516
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    646
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,271
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    416
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    459
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    151
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    149
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    93
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49302 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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