49079 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49079 is White. The current unemployment level in 49079 is 4.9%.
| Population | 13,469 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.27% |
| Population Density | 157 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,759 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,693 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.82% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.32% |
49079 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,891 | 92.76% |
| Black | 135 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 756 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.06% |
49079 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,842 | 88.94% |
| Black | 17 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
49079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 669 | 8.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,409 | 17.91% |
| High School Diploma | 2,319 | 29.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 162 | 2.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 465 | 5.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,395 | 17.74% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 9.32% |
| Masters Degree | 588 | 7.48% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 51 | 0.65% |