49677 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49677, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49677 is a zip code in Lake County, Newaygo County, and Osceola County, Michigan, which covers Chase, Cherry Valley, Pinora, Barton, Home, Cedar, Le Roy, Lincoln, Reed City, and Richmond, with a total population of 7,448 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 49677 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49677.

The estimated population of people living in 49677 is 7,448, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49677 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,448
+6.42%
+3.37%
2020
6,999
 -2.18% -
2019
7,155
 -1.36% -
2018
7,254
+0.68%
-
2017
7,205
 - -

Population of 49677 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49677 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
94.3%
94.5%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.8%
 -27.78%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
2.5%
1.5%
 +66.67%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.3%
 +30.77%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49677 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 49677 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49677 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49677 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -2.7% 42.8 -4.04% 43.7 -1.58%
2020 44.5 +2.3% 44.6 +4.21% 44.4 +0.91%
2019 43.5 -2.03% 42.8 -1.61% 44 -3.51%
2018 44.4 +3.5% 43.5 +4.57% 45.6 +2.93%
2017 42.9 - 41.6 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 49677 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 49677 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 9 548 -5.58% 495 -2.86% 514 480
10 to 19 404 +7.82% 395 0.09% 432 394
20 to 29 410 -8.56% 368 +29.85% 367 488
30 to 39 318 +16.94% 421 0.44% 367 409
40 to 49 527 -4.65% 454 +1.79% 496 455
50 to 59 452 +20.26% 545 0.27% 541 543
60 to 69 479 -21.46% 487 0.94% 383 487
70+ 372 +20.87% 530 +20.91% 450 642

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49677 zip code is $53,320.00.

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 49677.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,069.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,976.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,594.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49677 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 49677, 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 49677 is currently $65,841.00.

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.

1.80% of households in 49677 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 49677 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49677 is $25,722.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49677 by the total population of 49677.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49677 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49677 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
    7.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49677 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49677 zip over the age of 16 is 5,903.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 49677 is 52.20%.

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 49677 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 275 55.60% 26.80%
20 to 24 years 405 88.60% 17.00%
25 to 29 years 450 80.70% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 414 72.90% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 798 78.80% 13.00%
45 to 54 years 940 72.80% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 659 67.40% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 508 57.90% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 764 15.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 690 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49677. 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 5,641 57.10% 7.50%
Black or African American 90 27.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 95.50% 7.10%
Two or more races 114 64.00% 23.30%
Hispanic or Latino 133 88.00% 17.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,595 57.00% 7.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49677 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 49677 is 3,079, with median earnings of $33,673.00.

Women in 49677 are earning approximately 74.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,079 $33,673.00
Male 1,529 $40,299.00
Female 1,550 $30,043.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49677 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 297 $40,078.00
Business and Financial 104 $48,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $24,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $56,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $31,458.00
Legal 13 $51,042.00
Educational and Library 180 $34,286.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $43,611.00
Healthcare Practitioners 112 $54,643.00
Healthcare Support 140 $33,056.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $64,050.00
Food Preparation and Serving 171 $8,343.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 155 $18,250.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $12,500.00
Sales 236 $29,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 334 $31,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $41,875.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $38,182.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 220 $42,500.00
Production 442 $36,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $58,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49677 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 49677.

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 156 $27,237.00 141 $43,555.00
Business and Financial 65 $102,563.00 39 $39,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $57,917.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $60,625.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $36,000.00 19 $30,625.00
Legal 7 $21,250.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $77,981.00 139 $27,340.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $43,750.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $69,444.00 82 $50,500.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 138 $32,986.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $64,350.00 16 $45,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $8,693.00 122 $7,976.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $27,917.00 51 $15,208.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 39 $5,417.00
Sales 128 $28,889.00 108 $30,156.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $59,500.00 304 $31,510.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $103,333.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $31,250.00 20 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $42,232.00 3 $0.00
Production 247 $42,083.00 195 $30,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $80,500.00 35 $19,583.00

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 2,728 households in 49677, with an average household size of 2.67 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 1,859 families living in the 49677 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 49677:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,413 121 325 869
Average Household Size 3.32 2.91 3.46 1.29
Total Families 1,413 121 325 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.69 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 1,859 families living in 49677, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49677:

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 3,514 housing units in 49677.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,728 77.63%
Vacant 786 22.37%

15.05% of the total 3,514 housing units in 49677 are rental units. This is approximately 529 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,148 are occupied by the owner - or 61.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49677 is $636.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49677 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
    51
  • Less than $500
    188
  • $500 to $999
    275
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    66
  • $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 49677 is $98,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49677 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    293
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    805
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    476
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    304
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    150
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    92
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49677. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49677 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    627
  • 1940 to 1949
    184
  • 1950 to 1959
    318
  • 1960 to 1969
    341
  • 1970 to 1979
    662
  • 1980 to 1989
    524
  • 1990 to 1999
    518
  • 2000 to 2009
    253
  • 2010 to 2013
    85
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 49677 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    254
  • 1 vehicle available
    797
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,069
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    608

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49677 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49677 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49677.

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
    190
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    343
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    318
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    429
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    541
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    242
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    380
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    103
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    33
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    191
  • 90 or more minutes
    113

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49677 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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