49045 ZIP Code – Decatur, Michigan
ZIP code 49045 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Decatur, Michigan, within Van Buren County with a population of approximately 5,434 residents. The median household income of $57,986 is near the Michigan average and below the national average. Median home values of $155,200 are well below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $787 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
At 3.8%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 16.3% is above the U.S. average. An estimated 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 49.0, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49064, 49065, 49047.
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ZIP 49045 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49045 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,434 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $155k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $787 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.4% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49064 – Lawrence
- 49065 – Lawton
- 49047 – Dowagiac
- 49057 – Hartford
- 49079 – Paw Paw
- 49067 – Marcellus
- 49098 – Watervliet
- 49031 – Cassopolis
- 49071 – Mattawan
- 49095 – Vandalia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49064 | LAWRENCE | 3,744 | $62,788 |
| 49065 | LAWTON | 7,268 | $72,917 |
| 49047 | DOWAGIAC | 14,350 | $54,415 |
| 49057 | HARTFORD | 6,393 | $48,363 |
| 49079 | PAW PAW | 13,469 | $71,463 |