49078 ZIP Code – Otsego, Michigan
Located in Otsego, Michigan, ZIP code 49078 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Allegan County with a population of approximately 10,464 residents. The median household income is $72,985 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. At $185,200, median home values run below the national average, with 82.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,123 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.6% is well below the U.S. average. About 18.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 42.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49070, 49080, 49010.
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ZIP 49078 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49078 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $185k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,123 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.6% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49070 – Martin
- 49080 – Plainwell
- 49010 – Allegan
- 49055 – Gobles
- 49009 – Kalamazoo
- 49344 – Shelbyville
- 49328 – Hopkins
- 49004 – Kalamazoo
- 49006 – Kalamazoo
- 49007 – Kalamazoo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49070 | MARTIN | 2,175 | $71,071 |
| 49080 | PLAINWELL | 15,516 | $71,451 |
| 49010 | ALLEGAN | 18,457 | $68,649 |
| 49055 | GOBLES | 6,195 | $66,058 |
| 49009 | KALAMAZOO | 47,139 | $78,609 |