ZIP 48849 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lake Odessa village, MI (48849)

Median Income

$79,423

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+227

Wealth inflow

Population

5,801

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 227 for ZIP 48849 (Lake Odessa village, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+27% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.4%-11% vs US avg

114

Establishments

1,505

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.9%
Construction9.6%
Manufacturing14.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.0%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social12.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.5%
Other services4.8%
Public administration7.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48849 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.2%, median income rose 3.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 26.2%.

Median Income

$79,423

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate