49221 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 49221 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49221 is White. The current unemployment level in 49221 is 5.1%.
| Population | 41,209 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.86% |
| Population Density | 371 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,961 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,120 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $51,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.38% |
49221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36,348 | 82.49% |
| Black | 1,690 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 5,774 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.04% |
49221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,942 | 64.9% |
| Black | 219 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,327 | 29.27% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
49221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,974 | 8.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,300 | 14.04% |
| High School Diploma | 8,042 | 34.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 312 | 1.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,045 | 8.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,946 | 16.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,926 | 8.19% |
| Masters Degree | 1,598 | 6.8% |
| Professional Degree | 157 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 205 | 0.87% |