49660 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49660, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49660 is a zip code in Manistee County and Mason County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Brown, Filer, Manistee, Manistee, Norman, Onekama, Stronach, Free Soil, Grant, and Meade, with a total population of 14,597 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 49660 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49660.

The estimated population of people living in 49660 is 14,597, with a median age of 48.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49660 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,597
+2.11%
+1.56%
2020
14,295
+0.65%
-
2019
14,202
 -0.93% -
2018
14,336
 -0.26% -
2017
14,373
 - -

Population of 49660 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49660 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
85.5%
86.3%
 -0.93%
Black/African American
4.8%
4.2%
 +14.29%
Native
1.2%
2.1%
 -42.86%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.1%
 +9.68%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3.5%
 +28.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49660 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 49660 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49660 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49660 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.9 -1.61% 46.6 -1.27% 51.9 -0.57%
2020 49.7 +3.11% 47.2 +3.96% 52.2 +1.75%
2019 48.2 +1.9% 45.4 0% 51.3 +2.4%
2018 47.3 +0.42% 45.4 +2.02% 50.1 -0.99%
2017 47.1 - 44.5 - 50.6 -

The median age of the 49660 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 49660 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 9 591 -10.96% 635 -0.049999999999998% 523 617
10 to 19 858 -0.030000000000001% 765 -1.78% 855 745
20 to 29 1,235 -15.9% 654 -3.75% 1,047 613
30 to 39 779 +8.36% 520 +16.64% 836 600
40 to 49 942 -1.52% 723 -6.25% 926 678
50 to 59 1,123 +4.75% 1,127 -17.2% 1,174 944
60 to 69 1,160 +6.97% 1,234 +11.48% 1,240 1,379
70+ 920 +21.29% 1,107 +15.74% 1,131 1,289

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49660 zip code is $55,882.00.

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 49660.

  • Under 25
    $34,186.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,494.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,297.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,454.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49660 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 49660, 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 49660 is currently $73,653.00.

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.

3.58% of households in 49660 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 49660 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.58%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49660 is $29,797.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49660 by the total population of 49660.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49660 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49660 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
    6.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49660 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49660 zip over the age of 16 is 12,421.

Of those people, a total of 47.30% 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 49660 is 44.60%.

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 49660 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 564 35.80% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 827 70.30% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 833 62.80% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 725 59.30% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 1,488 70.20% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 1,759 73.10% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,186 70.50% 10.80%
60 to 64 years 1,326 43.70% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 2,244 16.10% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,469 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49660. 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 10,940 48.50% 4.00%
Black or African American 671 7.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 179 44.10% 8.90%
Asian 65 75.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 38 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 528 66.50% 19.10%
Hispanic or Latino 339 75.80% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,782 48.30% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49660 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 49660 is 5,544, with median earnings of $35,573.00.

Women in 49660 are earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,544 $35,573.00
Male 2,907 $41,349.00
Female 2,637 $32,729.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49660 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 532 $65,278.00
Business and Financial 238 $38,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 73 $63,802.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $79,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $21,471.00
Community and Social Service 85 $41,042.00
Legal 27 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 165 $63,109.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $48,194.00
Healthcare Practitioners 447 $56,771.00
Healthcare Support 223 $24,485.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $32,500.00
Law Enforcement 181 $58,266.00
Food Preparation and Serving 384 $13,241.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 253 $17,054.00
Personal Care and Service 270 $26,944.00
Sales 455 $26,756.00
Office and Administrative Support 642 $30,260.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $26,173.00
Construction and Extraction 385 $38,080.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $42,609.00
Production 366 $42,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 94 $35,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49660 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 49660.

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 232 $101,250.00 300 $62,800.00
Business and Financial 82 $34,286.00 156 $39,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $64,861.00 32 $63,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $99,688.00 14 $32,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $21,691.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $39,924.00 17 $41,458.00
Legal 27 $250,001.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $64,427.00 102 $57,955.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $13,906.00 30 $49,444.00
Healthcare Practitioners 143 $180,625.00 304 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 12 $18,333.00 211 $25,568.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $32,788.00 5 $28,750.00
Law Enforcement 176 $58,188.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $11,506.00 251 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $15,822.00 48 $27,955.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $51,250.00 215 $21,719.00
Sales 216 $31,154.00 239 $25,964.00
Office and Administrative Support 90 $31,071.00 552 $30,122.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $26,173.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 379 $38,259.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $42,609.00 0 $0.00
Production 297 $48,240.00 69 $25,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $36,786.00 6 $21,667.00

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 5,614 households in 49660, with an average household size of 2.38 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 3,567 families living in the 49660 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 49660:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,912 191 464 2,047
Average Household Size 2.93 3.06 3.56 1.26
Total Families 2,912 191 464 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.65 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 3,567 families living in 49660, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49660:

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 7,672 housing units in 49660.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,614 73.18%
Vacant 2,058 26.82%

12.14% of the total 7,672 housing units in 49660 are rental units. This is approximately 931 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,595 are occupied by the owner - or 59.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49660 is $732.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49660 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    171
  • $500 to $999
    594
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    120
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    37
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49660 is $149,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49660 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    397
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    779
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,128
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    906
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    765
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    326
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    242
  • $1,000,000 or more
    52

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49660. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49660 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,915
  • 1940 to 1949
    483
  • 1950 to 1959
    777
  • 1960 to 1969
    985
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,110
  • 1980 to 1989
    667
  • 1990 to 1999
    908
  • 2000 to 2009
    632
  • 2010 to 2013
    195
  • 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 49660 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    401
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,849
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,216
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,148

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49660 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49660 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49660.

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
    378
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,283
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,345
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    742
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    444
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    119
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    295
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    137
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    266
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    96
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

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