49656 ZIP Code – Luther, Michigan
49656 is a ZIP code serving Luther, Michigan in Lake County with a population of approximately 1,731 residents. At $52,308, the median household income here runs below the Michigan average and below the U.S. average. At $111,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 79.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $974 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 16.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 11.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 51.0, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49623, 49644, 49642.
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ZIP 49656 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49656 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,731 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $111k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $974 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.3% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49623 – Chase
- 49644 – Irons
- 49642 – Idlewild
- 49655 – Leroy
- 49304 – Baldwin
- 49677 – Reed City
- 49688 – Tustin
- 49689 – Wellston
- 49601 – Cadillac
- 49638 – Harrietta
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49623 | CHASE | 1,193 | $59,118 |
| 49644 | IRONS | 1,920 | $51,216 |
| 49642 | IDLEWILD | 1,013 | $25,798 |
| 49655 | LEROY | 3,333 | $59,096 |
| 49304 | BALDWIN | 4,614 | $35,882 |