49065 ZIP Code
Lawton, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49065 |
| City/Town: | Lawton |
| County: | Van Buren |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,268 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,917 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,945 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,519 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,700 |
| Land Area: | 44.8 sq miles
116.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1383, -85.8421 |
Population Information (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,268 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,541 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,727 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 479 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 544 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 358 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 247 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 330 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 900 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 887 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 707 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 565 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 719 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 903 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 406 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 223 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $942 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,519 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,893 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 626 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,381 | 82.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 512 | 17.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,310 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 133 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 240 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,715 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,356 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 599 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 779 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 488 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49065 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,917 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,782 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,149 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,945 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,539 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,386 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 153 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,278 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,793 | 82.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 370 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,624 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 53 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 117 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 403 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 296 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 387 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 350 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49065 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 144 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 74 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 105 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 301 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 306 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 544 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 442 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 642 | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 261 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 74 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49065 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,658 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 150 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 199 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49065 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 220 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 942 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 377 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 113 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 211 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 253 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 773 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 139 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 128 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 52 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,801 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,443 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,498 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 289 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49065 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,258 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,050 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 797 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 116 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 250 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49065 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,100 | 88.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 23 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 30 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 15 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 36 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 43 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 94 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 178 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49065 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 64 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 412 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 705 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 453 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 408 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 186 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 491 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 153 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 647 | 18.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49065 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 258 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 859 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,611 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 489 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 294 | 8.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49065 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,580 | 54.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 642 | 22.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 358 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 54 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 130 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 129 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49065 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 47 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 936 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,231 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 679 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49065 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 106 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 364 | 15.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 280 | 11.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 333 | 14.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 735 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 429 | 18.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 100 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49065 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,466 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $942 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,893 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,544 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 588 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 569 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 621 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 928 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,000 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49065 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,880 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 720 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,494 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 192 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 435 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 594 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49065 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,323 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 126 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 152 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 647 | 48.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 243 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 155 | 11.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,703 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 354 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,090 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 966 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 385 | 39.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 514 | 53.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49065 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,549 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 617 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 341 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 276 | 44.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 27 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,114 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 154 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 154 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 154 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 91 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49065 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,789 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,562 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 227 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 203 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49065 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,893 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,662 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Lawton, MI49065