49686 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 49686 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49686 is White. The current unemployment level in 49686 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,282 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 482 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,651 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,334 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $586,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.46% |
49686 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,573 | 95.71% |
| Black | 150 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.07% |
49686 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,367 | 90.43% |
| Black | 77 | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 91 | 1.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.27% |
49686 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,026 | 9.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,706 | 21.46% |
| High School Diploma | 4,828 | 22.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 191 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 428 | 1.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,955 | 18.04% |
| Associates Degree | 2,374 | 10.83% |
| Masters Degree | 2,555 | 11.65% |
| Professional Degree | 651 | 2.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 212 | 0.97% |
