49040 ZIP Code – Colon, Michigan
ZIP code 49040 is a small ZIP code located in Colon, Michigan, within St. Joseph County with a population of approximately 3,436 residents. The median household income of $56,048 is below the Michigan average and below the national average. The median home value of $132,500 is well below the national average, with 81.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $802 is below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below the national average. An estimated 12.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 42.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49066, 49089, 49075.
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ZIP 49040 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49040 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,436 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $132k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $802 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49066 – Leonidas
- 49089 – Sherwood
- 49075 – Nottawa
- 49072 – Mendon
- 49030 – Burr Oak
- 49032 – Centreville
- 49052 – Fulton
- 49011 – Athens
- 49028 – Bronson
- 49091 – Sturgis
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49066 | LEONIDAS | 645 | $60,500 |
| 49089 | SHERWOOD | 2,100 | $58,393 |
| 49075 | NOTTAWA | 166 | Not provided |
| 49072 | MENDON | 2,753 | $70,313 |
| 49030 | BURR OAK | 2,486 | $66,167 |