What to know about ZIP 49468
ZIP code 49468 covers ZIP 49468 with a population of about 3,641.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GRAND RAPIDS - KALMZOO - B. CRK media market.
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ZIP Code 49468 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,641
Density
N/A
Median income
$71,875
-4% vs US avg
Home value
$215,500
-38% vs US avg
Median rent
$998
-14% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 49468
Income and economy in ZIP 49468
Median household income in ZIP 49468 is about $71,875 — about 4% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.2%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 36.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 14.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 49468
Median home value is about $215,500 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $998 (about 14% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.8% (about 5.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 49468, a household would need roughly $59,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,384. That sits below the local median household income ($71,875), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.