ZIP Code 49079, MI
Living in 49079
Bikeability21
Walkability45
Commute57
Public Transit15
Affordability85
Public Safety65
Airports17
Hospitals77
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+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
$63kMedian 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
$151kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$585Median 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
Trinity Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
St Mary School
2 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, NW
Gobles Jr Academy
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 49079, MI
Western Michigan University
15 miles, E
Kalamazoo College
16 miles, E
Andrews University
30 miles, SW
Hope College
39 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 49079, MI
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
1 miles, S
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
16 miles, E
Bronson Methodist Hospital
17 miles, E
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 49079, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
18 miles, E
South Bend International Airport
42 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
48 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
66 miles, N