49343 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49343, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49343 is a zip code in Kent County, Montcalm County, and Newaygo County, Michigan, which covers Nelson, Solon, Spencer, Pierson, and Ensley, with a total population of 5,941 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 49343 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49343.

The estimated population of people living in 49343 is 5,941, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49343 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,941
+5.39%
+1.42%
2020
5,637
+1.55%
-
2019
5,551
 -7.79% -
2018
6,020
+2.77%
-
2017
5,858
 - -

Population of 49343 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49343 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
94.2%
95.2%
 -1.05%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.6%
 -11.54%
Asian
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
0.7%
 +314.29%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49343 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 49343 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49343 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49343 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 +9.9% 47.4 +11.53% 38.9 +1.3%
2020 40.4 +8.89% 42.5 +8.14% 38.4 +12.94%
2019 37.1 +3.92% 39.3 +3.97% 34 +0.29%
2018 35.7 +2.88% 37.8 +10.85% 33.9 -6.35%
2017 34.7 - 34.1 - 36.2 -

The median age of the 49343 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 49343 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 9 681 -90.31% 341 -1.37% 216 319
10 to 19 445 -16.89% 363 +45.66% 361 511
20 to 29 314 +16.92% 318 -22.34% 366 245
30 to 39 414 -27.68% 482 -28% 310 359
40 to 49 386 +42.12% 352 -8.81% 520 319
50 to 59 377 +9.4% 329 +9.43% 402 357
60 to 69 304 +95.59% 349 +5.03% 596 363
70+ 197 +73.92% 206 +66.35% 328 369

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49343 zip code is $72,350.00.

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 49343.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,614.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49343 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 49343, 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 49343 is currently $83,721.00.

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.

2.76% of households in 49343 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 49343 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49343 is $31,736.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49343 by the total population of 49343.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49343 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49343 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
    3.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49343 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49343 zip over the age of 16 is 4,874.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% 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 49343 is 57.20%.

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 49343 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 340 26.20% 20.20%
20 to 24 years 297 56.20% 13.20%
25 to 29 years 314 73.60% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 350 93.10% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 674 83.80% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 863 77.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 380 71.80% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 609 63.20% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 595 30.90% 12.00%
75 years and over 452 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49343. 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 4,662 59.80% 4.90%
Black or African American 11 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 27 92.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 167 63.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 79 93.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,613 59.40% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49343 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 49343 is 2,789, with median earnings of $43,198.00.

Women in 49343 are earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,789 $43,198.00
Male 1,525 $50,828.00
Female 1,264 $32,774.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49343 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 313 $46,775.00
Business and Financial 72 $53,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $73,269.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $88,854.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $39,097.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $44,224.00
Healthcare Support 69 $11,484.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 111 $71,734.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $5,764.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $38,977.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $12,679.00
Sales 134 $44,107.00
Office and Administrative Support 356 $34,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $51,719.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 289 $50,656.00
Production 481 $40,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $44,350.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49343 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 49343.

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 102 $83,621.00 211 $45,972.00
Business and Financial 34 $110,385.00 38 $34,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $56,818.00 16 $80,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $89,271.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 1 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 89 $38,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $41,875.00 124 $44,310.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 58 $10,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 111 $71,734.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $5,069.00 12 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 181 $38,466.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $12,679.00
Sales 62 $48,214.00 72 $17,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 110 $103,772.00 246 $26,397.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $51,719.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 285 $50,781.00 4 $0.00
Production 251 $44,341.00 230 $29,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $44,350.00 0 $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 2,177 households in 49343, with an average household size of 2.7 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 1,662 families living in the 49343 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 49343:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,215 289 158 515
Average Household Size 2.97 3.52 4.09 1.18
Total Families 1,215 289 158 0
Average Household Size 2.97 3.12 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 1,662 families living in 49343, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49343:

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 2,547 housing units in 49343.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,177 85.47%
Vacant 370 14.53%

10.88% of the total 2,547 housing units in 49343 are rental units. This is approximately 277 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,856 are occupied by the owner - or 72.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49343 is $706.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49343 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
    44
  • Less than $500
    58
  • $500 to $999
    154
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    65
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 49343 is $177,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49343 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    249
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    303
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    408
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    448
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    274
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    47
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49343. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49343 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    218
  • 1940 to 1949
    156
  • 1950 to 1959
    183
  • 1960 to 1969
    267
  • 1970 to 1979
    236
  • 1980 to 1989
    569
  • 1990 to 1999
    442
  • 2000 to 2009
    371
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 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 49343 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    439
  • 2 vehicles available
    933
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    722

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49343 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49343 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49343.

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
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    55
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    216
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    136
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    419
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    256
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    270
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    228
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    245
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    472
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    161
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49343 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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