ZIP Code 49079, MI

Living in 49079

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 45
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 49
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Schools 14
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Residents

13k Population +223 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$585 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas18%
Utility gas63%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in 49079

United States45
Michigan58
Van Buren County30

Property Crime in 49079

United States48
Michigan43
Van Buren County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 20
Feb 28 2 14
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 4
Dec 29 2 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 49079

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 49079, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 49079, MI

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St Mary School
2 miles, SE
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Gobles Jr Academy
11 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 49079, MI

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Kalamazoo College
16 miles, E
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Andrews University
30 miles, SW
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Hope College
39 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 49079, MI

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 49079, MI

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