49849 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 49849 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49849 is White. The current unemployment level in 49849 is 5.1%.
| Population | 12,069 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 47 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,027 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,438 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $328,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.21% |
49849 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,276 | 94.98% |
| Black | 75 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 221 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.86% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49849 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,587 | 95.72% |
| Black | 10 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.36% |
49849 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 725 | 8.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,467 | 17.77% |
| High School Diploma | 3,134 | 37.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 74 | 0.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 286 | 3.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,500 | 18.17% |
| Associates Degree | 737 | 8.93% |
| Masters Degree | 245 | 2.97% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.15% |
