ZIP 49421 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hesperia village, MI (49421)

Median Income

$54,858

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+223

Wealth inflow

Population

5,700

Unemployment

2.2%

1.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 223 for ZIP 49421 (Hesperia 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

2.2%-39% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-54% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.5%+58% vs US avg

Establishments

284

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.6%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing22.8%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.8%
Education, health care, social17.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 49421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income rose 1.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 33.6%.

Median Income

$54,858

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate