49431 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49431, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49431 is a zip code in Mason County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Amber, Grant, Hamlin, Ludington, Pere Marquette, Riverton, Summit, and Victory, with a total population of 17,255 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 49431 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49431.

The estimated population of people living in 49431 is 17,255, with a median age of 48.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49431 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,255
 -0.18% +0.61%
2020
17,286
+0.07%
-
2019
17,274
 -0.81% -
2018
17,415
+1.55%
-
2017
17,150
 - -

Population of 49431 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49431 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
90.6%
92.6%
 -2.16%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.8%
 +87.50%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
4%
 +5.00%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.8%
 +33.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49431 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 49431 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49431 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49431 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.3 +2.77% 45.8 +0.44% 50.4 +2.86%
2020 47 +0.43% 45.6 +0.66% 49 +0.82%
2019 46.8 +0.65% 45.3 +1.57% 48.6 +0.62%
2018 46.5 +0.87% 44.6 +2.53% 48.3 -0.62%
2017 46.1 - 43.5 - 48.6 -

The median age of the 49431 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 49431 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 9 932 -12.37% 927 -7.66% 820 854
10 to 19 929 +26.45% 921 -7.33% 1,192 850
20 to 29 1,089 -19.3% 963 -15.64% 883 820
30 to 39 840 +6.26% 913 +8.01% 893 970
40 to 49 897 -13.46% 907 -3.49% 778 864
50 to 59 1,155 -5.4% 1,264 -7.75% 1,092 1,166
60 to 69 1,317 +7.22% 1,457 +0.6% 1,412 1,462
70+ 1,098 +24.06% 1,541 +16.81% 1,384 1,815

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49431 zip code is $56,193.00.

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 49431.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,518.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,689.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,040.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49431 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 49431, 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 49431 is currently $76,576.00.

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.

3.40% of households in 49431 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 49431 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49431 is $33,550.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49431 by the total population of 49431.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49431 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49431 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
    14.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49431 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49431 zip over the age of 16 is 14,191.

Of those people, a total of 54.30% 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 49431 is 52.40%.

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 49431 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 652 46.50% 9.60%
20 to 24 years 860 77.70% 13.00%
25 to 29 years 843 81.40% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 922 86.60% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 1,761 85.20% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 1,797 81.10% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,283 66.90% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,440 59.90% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,804 16.70% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,829 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49431. 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 13,267 52.90% 3.50%
Black or African American 184 60.30% 10.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 44.20% 0.00%
Asian 125 71.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 62 74.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 467 87.80% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 487 86.90% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,059 52.40% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49431 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 49431 is 7,432, with median earnings of $34,919.00.

Women in 49431 are earning approximately 76.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,432 $34,919.00
Male 3,670 $40,261.00
Female 3,762 $30,722.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49431 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 672 $61,905.00
Business and Financial 225 $40,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $61,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $70,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $42,212.00
Community and Social Service 193 $46,477.00
Legal 38 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 465 $52,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $25,810.00
Healthcare Practitioners 503 $53,931.00
Healthcare Support 234 $14,590.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $21,250.00
Law Enforcement 68 $60,357.00
Food Preparation and Serving 615 $14,578.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 159 $22,813.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $26,042.00
Sales 769 $28,344.00
Office and Administrative Support 879 $32,431.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $13,833.00
Construction and Extraction 387 $31,792.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 268 $56,563.00
Production 678 $38,202.00
Transportation and Material Moving 241 $26,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49431 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 49431.

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 460 $66,087.00 212 $50,000.00
Business and Financial 73 $7,466.00 152 $42,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $64,625.00 36 $55,227.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $71,116.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $29,453.00 30 $102,794.00
Community and Social Service 83 $69,063.00 110 $31,750.00
Legal 22 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $34,821.00 381 $55,060.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $38,750.00 89 $25,718.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $88,068.00 434 $53,145.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 210 $14,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $9,107.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $63,750.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 234 $9,800.00 381 $15,673.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $42,500.00 103 $21,728.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 121 $25,729.00
Sales 374 $36,319.00 395 $23,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 223 $35,972.00 656 $31,591.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $14,000.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $34,191.00 46 $12,396.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 268 $56,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 492 $41,328.00 186 $33,804.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $30,750.00 92 $12,115.00

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 7,392 households in 49431, with an average household size of 2.29 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 4,652 families living in the 49431 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 49431:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,783 194 675 2,740
Average Household Size 2.86 2.76 3.61 1.15
Total Families 3,783 194 675 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.53 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 4,652 families living in 49431, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49431:

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 9,818 housing units in 49431.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,392 75.29%
Vacant 2,426 24.71%

19.49% of the total 9,818 housing units in 49431 are rental units. This is approximately 1,914 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,364 are occupied by the owner - or 54.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49431 is $777.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49431 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    212
  • $500 to $999
    1,144
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    449
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    38
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    38
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49431 is $170,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49431 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    231
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    855
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,009
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,005
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,296
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    665
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    215
  • $1,000,000 or more
    88

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49431. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49431 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,969
  • 1940 to 1949
    535
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,301
  • 1960 to 1969
    649
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,142
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,145
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,346
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,282
  • 2010 to 2013
    436
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 49431 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    592
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,558
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,910
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,332

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49431 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49431 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49431.

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
    537
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,182
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,688
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    301
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    148
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    220
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    77
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    225
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    139
  • 90 or more minutes
    71

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49431 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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