49079 ZIP Code – Paw Paw, Michigan
ZIP code 49079 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Paw Paw, Michigan, within Van Buren County with a population of approximately 13,469 residents. The median household income of $71,463 is near the Michigan average and near the national average. At $194,100, median home values run below the national average, with 78.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $858 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.3%, near the national average. About 24.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 49071, 49064, 49065.
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ZIP 49079 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49079 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $194k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $858 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49071 – Mattawan
- 49064 – Lawrence
- 49065 – Lawton
- 49055 – Gobles
- 49026 – Bloomingdale
- 49045 – Decatur
- 49027 – Breedsville
- 49013 – Bangor
- 49009 – Kalamazoo
- 49056 – Grand Junction
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49071 | MATTAWAN | 11,477 | $101,665 |
| 49064 | LAWRENCE | 3,744 | $62,788 |
| 49065 | LAWTON | 7,268 | $72,917 |
| 49055 | GOBLES | 6,195 | $66,058 |
| 49026 | BLOOMINGDALE | 1,666 | $63,030 |