49242 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49242 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49242 is White. The current unemployment level in 49242 is 4.2%.
| Population | 14,718 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.99% |
| Population Density | 148 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,567 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,198 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $383,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.88% |
49242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,646 | 94.38% |
| Black | 136 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49242 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,553 | 95.04% |
| Black | 10 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
49242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 823 | 9.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 858 | 10.04% |
| High School Diploma | 3,360 | 39.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 471 | 5.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,489 | 17.42% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 7.73% |
| Masters Degree | 547 | 6.4% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 1.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.85% |