49079 ZIP Code
Paw Paw, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49079 |
| City/Town: | Paw Paw |
| County: | Van Buren |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,469 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,463 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,526 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,973 |
| Median Home Value: | $194,100 |
| Land Area: | 83.4 sq miles
215.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2402, -85.9081 |
Population Information (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,469 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,031 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,438 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 810 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 993 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 855 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 884 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 921 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,648 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,697 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,643 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,078 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 779 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,480 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 516 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 165 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $194,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $858 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,973 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,213 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 760 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,021 | 77.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,192 | 22.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,006 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 254 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 449 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,850 | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,372 | 26.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 885 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,593 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 603 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,463 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,198 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,778 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,526 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,051 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,759 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 242 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,501 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,381 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 911 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 447 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,126 | 90.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 185 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 236 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 868 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 681 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 815 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 547 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 87 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 99 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 244 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 315 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 527 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 564 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 938 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 677 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,121 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 338 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 352 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,461 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 598 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 183 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 490 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,327 | 19.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 145 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 813 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 218 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 347 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 635 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,448 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 594 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 537 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 190 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 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 (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,722 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,536 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,950 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 534 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,012 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,783 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,325 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 333 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 564 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,773 | 79.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 14 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 72 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 136 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 163 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 148 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 574 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 763 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,125 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 727 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 905 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 710 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 532 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 129 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 765 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 400 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,648 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,526 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 950 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,429 | 65.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 947 | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 373 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 101 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 208 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 133 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 202 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,650 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,043 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,318 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 290 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 329 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 712 | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 755 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,112 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 567 | 14.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 210 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $858 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,213 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,727 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 884 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 879 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,227 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,637 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,625 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,462 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,661 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,876 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 790 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,318 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,983 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 215 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 177 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,436 | 48.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 612 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 543 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,265 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 620 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,256 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,430 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 112 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 813 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 505 | 35.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,031 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,375 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 770 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 568 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 149 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,114 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 11 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 355 | 3227.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 355 | 3227.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 355 | 3227.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 102 | 927.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 218.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 363.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 82 | 745.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 254.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,659 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,165 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 494 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 301 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 77 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 35 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 81 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,213 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,017 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Paw Paw, MI49079