49712 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49712, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49712 is a zip code in Antrim County and Charlevoix County, Michigan, which covers Jordan, Warner, Bay, Boyne City, Boyne Valley, Evangeline, Eveline, Hayes, Melrose, and Wilson, with a total population of 8,176 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 49712 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49712.

The estimated population of people living in 49712 is 8,176, with a median age of 49.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49712 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,176
+2.01%
+2.37%
2020
8,015
 -0.14% -
2019
8,026
 -0.21% -
2018
8,043
+0.7%
-
2017
7,987
 - -

Population of 49712 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49712 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
93.2%
94.6%
 -1.48%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Native
0.6%
1.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
0.7%
 +157.14%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.2%
 +59.09%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49712 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 49712 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49712 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49712 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.2 +1.86% 49.3 +1.86% 48.9 +1.24%
2020 48.3 +2.11% 48.4 +3.64% 48.3 +0.84%
2019 47.3 +1.72% 46.7 +1.52% 47.9 +1.91%
2018 46.5 +0.43% 46 +0.44% 47 +0.64%
2017 46.3 - 45.8 - 46.7 -

The median age of the 49712 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 49712 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 9 406 -35.5% 466 -27.18% 275 346
10 to 19 556 -7.99% 434 +12.73% 509 490
20 to 29 385 +15.34% 442 +4.2% 446 454
30 to 39 343 +23.78% 354 +6.07% 429 369
40 to 49 414 +7.84% 510 -14.95% 445 432
50 to 59 688 -17.26% 650 -12.24% 573 571
60 to 69 502 +43.3% 681 +16.95% 752 795
70+ 564 +15.11% 592 +7.82% 652 638

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49712 zip code is $64,286.00.

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 49712.

  • Under 25
    $43,868.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,518.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,308.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,565.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49712 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 49712, 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 49712 is currently $89,283.00.

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.

7.78% of households in 49712 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 49712 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49712 is $40,011.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49712 by the total population of 49712.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49712 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49712 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
    16.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49712 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49712 zip over the age of 16 is 6,882.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% 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 49712 is 59.10%.

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 49712 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 326 44.50% 6.90%
20 to 24 years 499 95.40% 17.20%
25 to 29 years 401 91.00% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 369 82.90% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 878 89.40% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 928 87.10% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 644 74.20% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 870 65.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,178 25.00% 3.70%
75 years and over 789 8.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49712. 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 6,487 61.80% 5.50%
Black or African American 20 60.00% 25.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45 80.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 62.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 0.00%
Other 32 96.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 267 70.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 92 87.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,460 61.60% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49712 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 49712 is 4,067, with median earnings of $38,576.00.

Women in 49712 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,067 $38,576.00
Male 2,181 $45,332.00
Female 1,886 $29,326.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49712 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 412 $48,276.00
Business and Financial 159 $65,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $70,433.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $64,085.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $74,297.00
Community and Social Service 87 $43,125.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 284 $38,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $11,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $53,333.00
Healthcare Support 163 $28,664.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $15,972.00
Law Enforcement 12 $56,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 312 $20,852.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $20,250.00
Sales 358 $38,649.00
Office and Administrative Support 402 $33,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $37,692.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 136 $53,625.00
Production 314 $45,407.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $29,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49712 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 49712.

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 238 $74,500.00 174 $43,594.00
Business and Financial 89 $61,094.00 70 $73,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $70,288.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $64,040.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $73,333.00 21 $74,519.00
Community and Social Service 36 $56,667.00 51 $36,250.00
Legal 6 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $39,063.00 199 $29,598.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $4,511.00 29 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $67,292.00 161 $52,386.00
Healthcare Support 30 $44,318.00 133 $27,629.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 23 $4,554.00
Law Enforcement 10 $56,250.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $16,500.00 230 $20,947.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $36,290.00 77 $14,750.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $16,250.00 89 $20,536.00
Sales 207 $47,188.00 151 $28,281.00
Office and Administrative Support 96 $42,250.00 306 $30,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 223 $37,788.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $53,250.00 12 $0.00
Production 263 $46,890.00 51 $21,635.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $30,909.00 26 $25,417.00

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 3,738 households in 49712, with an average household size of 2.18 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 2,469 families living in the 49712 zip code with an average family size of 2.62 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 49712:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,037 196 236 1,269
Average Household Size 2.62 2.72 2.96 1.25
Total Families 2,037 196 236 0
Average Household Size 2.62 2.45 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 2,469 families living in 49712, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49712:

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 5,082 housing units in 49712.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,738 73.55%
Vacant 1,344 26.45%

11.22% of the total 5,082 housing units in 49712 are rental units. This is approximately 570 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,153 are occupied by the owner - or 62.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49712 is $900.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49712 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    93
  • $500 to $999
    269
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    183
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49712 is $201,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49712 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    219
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    253
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    449
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    645
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    592
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    614
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    285
  • $1,000,000 or more
    96

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49712. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49712 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    605
  • 1940 to 1949
    351
  • 1950 to 1959
    414
  • 1960 to 1969
    436
  • 1970 to 1979
    920
  • 1980 to 1989
    703
  • 1990 to 1999
    806
  • 2000 to 2009
    632
  • 2010 to 2013
    215
  • 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 49712 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    134
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,151
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,651
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    802

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49712 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49712 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49712.

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
    341
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    473
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    639
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    484
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    605
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    220
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    471
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    71
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    144
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    71
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49712 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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