49437 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49437, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49437 is a zip code in Muskegon County and Oceana County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Blue Lake, Fruitland, Montague, Montague, Whitehall, White River, Claybanks, and Grant, with a total population of 6,533 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 49437 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49437.

The estimated population of people living in 49437 is 6,533, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49437 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,533
-2.01% -7.57%
2020
6,667
-2.7% -
2019
6,852
-1.89% -
2018
6,984
-1.19% -
2017
7,068
- -

Population of 49437 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49437 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
90.4%
90.9%
-0.55%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.5%
+20.00%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
6.3%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2%
+10.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49437 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 49437 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49437 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49437 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 +1.87% 43.5 +0.46% 43.5 +3.57%
2020 42.7 -4.04% 43.3 -2.7% 42 -5.62%
2019 44.5 +0.23% 44.5 0% 44.5 +0.91%
2018 44.4 +3.02% 44.5 +2.77% 44.1 +2.56%
2017 43.1 - 43.3 - 43 -

The median age of the 49437 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 49437 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 9 395 -5.2% 447 +13.64% 374 489
10 to 19 500 -14.2% 534 -25.41% 429 409
20 to 29 286 +1.63% 331 -7.55% 288 304
30 to 39 345 +12.45% 409 -4.41% 388 391
40 to 49 422 -32.82% 395 -16.03% 295 331
50 to 59 544 +4.2% 577 -22.39% 564 457
60 to 69 458 -6.74% 473 +8.56% 417 509
70+ 436 -7.13% 516 -5.12% 403 485

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49437 zip code is $67,321.00.

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 49437.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,479.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,200.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49437 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 49437, 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 49437 is currently $79,500.00.

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.

3.00% of households in 49437 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 49437 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49437 is $31,639.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49437 by the total population of 49437.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49437 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49437 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
    8.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49437 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49437 zip over the age of 16 is 5,139.

Of those people, a total of 59.20% 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 49437 is 56.10%.

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 49437 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 307 48.20% 14.20%
20 to 24 years 248 80.20% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 344 83.70% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 377 89.40% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 674 81.30% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 815 78.20% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 560 77.30% 9.50%
60 to 64 years 492 55.90% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 821 19.90% 1.20%
75 years and over 501 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49437. 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 4,898 58.50% 5.30%
Black or African American 37 86.50% 15.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 71 80.30% 0.00%
Asian 1 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 36 69.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 96 67.70% 4.60%
Hispanic or Latino 233 82.80% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,755 57.90% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49437 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 49437 is 2,884, with median earnings of $40,757.00.

Women in 49437 are earning approximately 62.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,884 $40,757.00
Male 1,552 $49,205.00
Female 1,332 $30,490.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49437 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 256 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 73 $59,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $69,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $83,281.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $55,625.00
Community and Social Service 52 $44,500.00
Legal 14 $21,750.00
Educational and Library 127 $42,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $16,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 178 $43,462.00
Healthcare Support 108 $33,041.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $3,625.00
Law Enforcement 14 $60,556.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $14,152.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $23,125.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $16,500.00
Sales 169 $34,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 229 $37,946.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $9,125.00
Construction and Extraction 184 $46,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $47,218.00
Production 523 $47,663.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $38,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49437 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 49437.

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 168 $63,750.00 88 $51,875.00
Business and Financial 37 $74,375.00 36 $47,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $69,896.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $81,250.00 11 $84,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $67,708.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $33,750.00 42 $46,250.00
Legal 4 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $63,854.00 100 $29,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $30,714.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $59,000.00 136 $40,833.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 103 $33,209.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $3,625.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $22,500.00 141 $9,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $35,893.00 89 $9,203.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 54 $16,500.00
Sales 96 $54,375.00 73 $18,281.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $56,250.00 199 $34,219.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $18,750.00 22 $8,750.00
Construction and Extraction 184 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $47,218.00 0 $0.00
Production 389 $51,953.00 134 $34,700.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $31,563.00 29 $78,092.00

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 2,566 households in 49437, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,885 families living in the 49437 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 49437:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,562 95 228 681
Average Household Size 3.05 3.21 2.89 1.16
Total Families 1,562 95 228 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.8 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 1,885 families living in 49437, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49437:

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 3,219 housing units in 49437.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,566 79.71%
Vacant 653 20.29%

10.41% of the total 3,219 housing units in 49437 are rental units. This is approximately 335 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,193 are occupied by the owner - or 68.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49437 is $713.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49437 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
    38
  • Less than $500
    41
  • $500 to $999
    241
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    43
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $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 49437 is $156,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49437 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    141
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    294
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    581
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    564
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    333
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    156
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    85
  • $1,000,000 or more
    39

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49437. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49437 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    584
  • 1940 to 1949
    119
  • 1950 to 1959
    448
  • 1960 to 1969
    273
  • 1970 to 1979
    517
  • 1980 to 1989
    384
  • 1990 to 1999
    424
  • 2000 to 2009
    376
  • 2010 to 2013
    94
  • 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 49437 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    132
  • 1 vehicle available
    644
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,122
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    668

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49437 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49437 that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49437.

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
    214
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    363
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    425
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    336
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    345
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    236
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    316
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    84
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    167
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49437 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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