49622 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49622, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49622 is a zip code in Antrim County, Michigan, which covers Banks, Central Lake, Echo, Kearney, and Torch Lake, with a total population of 2,546 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 49622 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49622.

The estimated population of people living in 49622 is 2,546, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49622 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,546
 -4.07% +1.31%
2020
2,654
+7.23%
-
2019
2,475
 -1.39% -
2018
2,510
 -0.12% -
2017
2,513
 - -

Population of 49622 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49622 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
96.4%
97.3%
 -0.92%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.2%
 +116.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49622 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 49622 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49622 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49622 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 -1.21% 42.4 -6.19% 54.4 +2.45%
2020 49.7 -7.79% 45.2 -14.88% 53.1 -2.21%
2019 53.9 0% 53.1 +1.34% 54.3 -0.37%
2018 53.9 +0.56% 52.4 -1.5% 54.5 +0.93%
2017 53.6 - 53.2 - 54 -

The median age of the 49622 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 49622 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 9 114 +27.44% 111 1.98% 146 100
10 to 19 103 +110.78% 127 +3.51% 205 128
20 to 29 100 +25.13% 91 +29.93% 125 121
30 to 39 143 -4.92% 107 +28.17% 135 137
40 to 49 96 +29.11% 129 -35.83% 123 88
50 to 59 207 -52.22% 228 -48.32% 118 133
60 to 69 268 -8.3% 269 +6.77% 245 286
70+ 185 0.66% 235 +16.48% 185 271

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49622 zip code is $53,325.00.

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 49622.

  • Under 25
    $26,806.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,313.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,107.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49622 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 49622, 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 49622 is currently $67,166.00.

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.

3.96% of households in 49622 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 49622 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49622 is $27,501.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49622 by the total population of 49622.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49622 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49622 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
    7.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49622 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49622 zip over the age of 16 is 2,091.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% 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 49622 is 47.90%.

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 49622 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 124 38.70% 20.80%
20 to 24 years 94 73.40% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 152 78.90% 17.50%
30 to 34 years 109 80.70% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 256 87.90% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 246 78.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 123 57.70% 9.90%
60 to 64 years 294 56.50% 11.40%
65 to 74 years 405 18.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 288 8.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49622. 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 2,044 50.70% 6.90%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 68.80% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 96.30% 15.40%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,044 50.70% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49622 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 49622 is 1,001, with median earnings of $30,518.00.

Women in 49622 are earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,001 $30,518.00
Male 534 $35,357.00
Female 467 $27,014.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49622 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 79 $39,063.00
Business and Financial 32 $80,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $26,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $40,833.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $42,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 53 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $26,528.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $21,307.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $4,643.00
Sales 70 $34,643.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $36,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 72 $42,727.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $31,563.00
Production 159 $27,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $63,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49622 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 49622.

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 23 $49,688.00 56 $22,292.00
Business and Financial 24 $80,625.00 8 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $41,528.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 32 $41,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 26 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 51 $27,639.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $26,528.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $20,125.00 19 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $21,953.00 40 $19,643.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 24 $4,643.00
Sales 39 $48,456.00 31 $9,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $73,393.00 113 $31,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 72 $42,727.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $31,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 116 $33,333.00 43 $24,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $63,750.00 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 1,035 households in 49622, with an average household size of 2.45 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 730 families living in the 49622 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 49622:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 627 27 76 305
Average Household Size 3.02 2.37 2.8 1.2
Total Families 627 27 76 0
Average Household Size 3 2.07 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 730 families living in 49622, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49622:

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 1,844 housing units in 49622.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,035 56.13%
Vacant 809 43.87%

4.93% of the total 1,844 housing units in 49622 are rental units. This is approximately 91 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 915 are occupied by the owner - or 49.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49622 is $939.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49622 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
    29
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $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 49622 is $152,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49622 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    221
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    173
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    150
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    140
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    93
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    71
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49622. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49622 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    223
  • 1940 to 1949
    183
  • 1950 to 1959
    222
  • 1960 to 1969
    182
  • 1970 to 1979
    333
  • 1980 to 1989
    205
  • 1990 to 1999
    293
  • 2000 to 2009
    158
  • 2010 to 2013
    45
  • 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 49622 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    313
  • 2 vehicles available
    462
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    222

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49622 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49622 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49622.

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
    46
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    83
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    149
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    155
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    130
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    105
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    26
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    90
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49622 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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