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ZIP 49853 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49853

49853 has a population of 1,155 with a median age of 62.2 yrs (56.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
9.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.2%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
42.6%-31% vs US avg
x
65+
42.3%+159% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-52% vs US avg
x
High school
32.6%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.7%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
66.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.3%-58% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.4%+392% vs US avg
x
Veterans
25.6%+327% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.1%+1298% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49853

Poverty Rate
10.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
25.6%+327% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.4%+392% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.2%-85% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
81.1%+1298% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,155
Median age62.2
Poverty rate10.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.5%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born68.4%