49011 ZIP Code, Athens, MI
49011 is a ZIP code in Athens, Michigan — mostly in Calhoun County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Branch and St. Joseph counties. It covers 30 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49052, 49051 and 49094. 2,236 people live here in 926 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $59,722, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Athens, MI
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 30 sq mi
- Population: 2,236
- Median household income: $59,722
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,236 |
| Households | 926 |
| Median household income | $59,722 |
| Income per person | $36,555 |
| Median age | 50 |
| Homeowners | 84.9% |
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent | $1,057 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 79.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.8% |
| $50–75K | 24.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 8.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.8% |
| 55–64 | 22.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.2% |
| Owned outright | 34.4% |
| Rented | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 14.5% |
Businesses in 49011
30 business establishments with 163 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49052 (4.8 mi)
- 49051 (5.4 mi)
- 49094 — Union City village, MI (6.7 mi)
- 49089 — Sherwood village, MI (6.8 mi)
- 49029 — Burlington village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49066 (7.7 mi)
- 49040 — Colon village, MI (10.5 mi)
- 49034 — Battle Creek city, MI (10.8 mi)
Areas that include 49011
- Athens, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49011, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49011 in?
- 49011 is a Athens, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Athens; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49011 in?
- 49011 is mostly in Calhoun County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Branch and St. Joseph counties.
- What is the population of 49011?
- About 2,236 people (±335), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,147.
- What is the median household income in 49011?
- $59,722 (±$12,362), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49011?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49011 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49011?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49052 (4.8 mi), 49051 (5.4 mi), 49094 (6.7 mi, Union City), 49089 (6.8 mi, Sherwood), 49029 (7.6 mi, Burlington) and 49066 (7.7 mi).
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