49440 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49440, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49440 is a zip code in Muskegon County, Michigan, which covers Muskegon, with a total population of 906 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 49440 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49440.

The estimated population of people living in 49440 is 906, with a median age of 60.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49440 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
906
+13.25%
+5.23%
2020
800
-1.36% -
2019
811
-17.5% -
2018
983
+14.17%
-
2017
861
- -

Population of 49440 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49440 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
79.5%
68.9%
+15.38%
Black/African American
8.4%
14.6%
-42.47%
Native
2.4%
3.9%
-38.46%
Hispanic
6%
1%
+500.00%
Asian
1%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
11.5%
-75.65%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49440 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 49440 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49440 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49440 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 60.7 +0.33% 61.4 +1.99% 60.4 -0.49%
2020 60.5 +3.95% 60.2 +11.07% 60.7 -2.41%
2019 58.2 +11.92% 54.2 +9.05% 62.2 +15.4%
2018 52 +14.54% 49.7 +9.96% 53.9 +17.43%
2017 45.4 - 45.2 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 49440 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 49440 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 33 +174.63% 9 +-100% 34 20
10 to 19 17 +147.54% 50 -55.06% 50 26
20 to 29 46 -65.99% 106 -0.85% 20 71
30 to 39 66 -26.54% 78 -99.7% 44 24
40 to 49 35 -203.79% 15 +76.7%
50 to 59 57 -108.88% 62 +20.92% 14 75
60 to 69 42 +169.46% 105 +44.41% 158 142
70+ 66 +16.66% 74 +62.6% 74 127

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49440 zip code is $23,820.00.

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 49440.

  • Under 25
    $28,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,841.00
  • 45 to 64
    $24,770.00
  • 65 and over
    $14,746.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49440 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 49440, 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 49440 is currently $33,717.00.

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.

1.83% of households in 49440 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 49440 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    55.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    1.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49440 is $24,328.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49440 by the total population of 49440.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49440 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49440 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
    13.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49440 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49440 zip over the age of 16 is 798.

Of those people, a total of 48.20% 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 49440 is 48.20%.

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 49440 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 22 40.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 28 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 63 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 28 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 43 46.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 78 75.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 35 71.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 196 58.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 181 21.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 124 0.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49440. 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 696 46.60% 0.00%
Black or African American 57 66.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 14 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 24 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 686 45.80% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49440 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 49440 is 385, with median earnings of $23,688.00.

Women in 49440 are earning approximately 167.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 385 $23,688.00
Male 219 $14,583.00
Female 166 $24,464.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49440 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 29 $35,089.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $12,321.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 24 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 83 $7,358.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3 $0.00
Production 32 $44,091.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49440 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 49440.

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 0 $0.00 29 $35,089.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 18 $0.00 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $6,893.00 30 $61,364.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 21 $0.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 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 657 households in 49440, with an average household size of 1.37 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 144 families living in the 49440 zip code with an average family size of 2.6 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 49440:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 99 0 45 513
Average Household Size 2.56 0 2.69 1.03
Total Families 99 0 45 0
Average Household Size 2.56 0 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 144 families living in 49440, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49440:

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 813 housing units in 49440.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 657 80.81%
Vacant 156 19.19%

64.21% of the total 813 housing units in 49440 are rental units. This is approximately 522 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 135 are occupied by the owner - or 16.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49440 is $540.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49440 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    213
  • $500 to $999
    227
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    71
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $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 49440 is $157,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49440 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    27
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    10
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    41
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49440. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49440 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    378
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    37
  • 1960 to 1969
    109
  • 1970 to 1979
    73
  • 1980 to 1989
    0
  • 1990 to 1999
    6
  • 2000 to 2009
    4
  • 2010 to 2013
    137
  • 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 49440 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    158
  • 1 vehicle available
    374
  • 2 vehicles available
    94
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    31

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49440 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49440 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49440.

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
    55
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    57
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    27
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    16
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    58
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    44
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    30
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    24
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49440 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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