49738 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 49738 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49738 is White. The current unemployment level in 49738 is 5.1%.
| Population | 9,567 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.73% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,213 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,872 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $381,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.70% |
49738 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,036 | 96.03% |
| Black | 39 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49738 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,492 | 94.13% |
| Black | 12 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.19% |
49738 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 652 | 10.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 797 | 12.35% |
| High School Diploma | 2,333 | 36.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 143 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 506 | 7.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,052 | 16.3% |
| Associates Degree | 578 | 8.96% |
| Masters Degree | 257 | 3.98% |
| Professional Degree | 95 | 1.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 41 | 0.64% |