49709 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 49709 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49709 is White. The current unemployment level in 49709 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,361 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.84% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,687 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,846 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $152,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.56% |
49709 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,282 | 96.76% |
| Black | 5 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49709 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 218 | 97.32% |
| Black | 3 | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.45% |
49709 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 165 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 173 | 7.05% |
| High School Diploma | 976 | 39.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 95 | 3.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 206 | 8.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 466 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 10.14% |
| Masters Degree | 89 | 3.63% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 0.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.81% |
