49347 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49347, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49347 is a zip code in Kent County and Montcalm County, Michigan, which covers Spencer, Maple Valley, and Pine, with a total population of 1,642 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 49347 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49347.

The estimated population of people living in 49347 is 1,642, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49347 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,642
+0.55%
+21.45%
2020
1,633
+37.46%
-
2019
1,188
-9.1% -
2018
1,307
-3.33% -
2017
1,352
- -

Population of 49347 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49347 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
93.9%
91.6%
+2.51%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
1.8%
-100.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
2.4%
+95.83%
Asian
0%
0.7%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
3.4%
-58.82%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49347 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 49347 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49347 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49347 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 -5.96% 47.1 +0.43% 39.8 -6.35%
2020 45.3 +4.14% 46.9 +3.53% 42.5 +4.94%
2019 43.5 +1.4% 45.3 +2.72% 40.5 +0.25%
2018 42.9 +6.72% 44.1 +8.62% 40.4 +3.86%
2017 40.2 - 40.6 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 49347 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 49347 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 57 -7.74% 71 -32.74% 47 47
10 to 19 100 -12.69% 118 4.15% 58 111
20 to 29 84 -2.02% 57 +159.75% 81 178
30 to 39 94 +50.74% 88 -0.73% 129 83
40 to 49 139 +68.2% 81 +54.83% 212 106
50 to 59 67 +88.27% 96 +59.8% 131 137
60 to 69 82 -30.54% 82 +6.98% 57 86
70+ 71 +33.28% 65 +28.37% 96 83

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49347 zip code is $69,821.00.

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 49347.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,854.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,934.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49347 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 49347, 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 49347 is currently $74,050.00.

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.

3.91% of households in 49347 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 49347 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49347 is $28,198.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49347 by the total population of 49347.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49347 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49347 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
    7.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49347 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49347 zip over the age of 16 is 1,432.

Of those people, a total of 61.20% 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 49347 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 49347 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 53 35.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 149 32.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 110 77.30% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 137 89.80% 58.50%
35 to 44 years 212 66.50% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 297 97.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 152 86.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 54 44.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 171 2.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 97 11.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49347. 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 1,366 59.40% 2.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 66 98.50% 92.30%
Hispanic or Latino 66 95.50% 95.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,360 59.50% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49347 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 49347 is 797, with median earnings of $41,510.00.

Women in 49347 are earning approximately 104.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 797 $41,510.00
Male 466 $41,111.00
Female 331 $42,766.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49347 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 36 $106,667.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $38,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $47,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $64,219.00
Healthcare Support 24 $33,676.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $13,438.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $16,827.00
Sales 89 $40,684.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $29,066.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $50,795.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $51,510.00
Production 111 $50,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $53,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49347 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 49347.

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 14 $73,333.00 22 $157,708.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 46 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 45 $47,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 27 $64,844.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $33,676.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 9 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 29 $16,442.00
Sales 72 $40,802.00 17 $35,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $28,876.00 63 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $50,795.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $51,510.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $53,750.00 21 $29,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $64,219.00 11 $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 563 households in 49347, with an average household size of 2.92 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 414 families living in the 49347 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 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 49347:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 356 25 33 149
Average Household Size 3.29 5.4 3.33 1.52
Total Families 356 25 33 0
Average Household Size 3.28 4.92 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 414 families living in 49347, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49347:

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 752 housing units in 49347.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 563 74.87%
Vacant 189 25.13%

5.19% of the total 752 housing units in 49347 are rental units. This is approximately 39 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 494 are occupied by the owner - or 65.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49347 is $839.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49347 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    31
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $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 49347 is $113,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49347 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    73
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    123
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    55
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    96
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    23
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49347. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49347 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    210
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    50
  • 1960 to 1969
    65
  • 1970 to 1979
    94
  • 1980 to 1989
    101
  • 1990 to 1999
    109
  • 2000 to 2009
    66
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 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 49347 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    12
  • 1 vehicle available
    108
  • 2 vehicles available
    302
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    141

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49347 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49347 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49347.

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
    2
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    84
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    15
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    55
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    121
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    143
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    43
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    95
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    110
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49347 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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