49055 ZIP Code, Gobles, MI
49055 is a ZIP code in Gobles, Michigan — mostly in Van Buren County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Allegan County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49026, 49079 and 49009. 5,941 people live here in 2,478 households. With about 103 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $62,083, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gobles, MI
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 5,941
- Median household income: $62,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,941 |
| Households | 2,478 |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Income per person | $32,640 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Homeowners | 83.8% |
| Median home value | $163,600 |
| Median rent | $888 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 13.5% |
| $50–75K | 20.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 17.5% |
| 65–74 | 14.4% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.7% |
| Owned outright | 27.6% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 18.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 18.9% |
Businesses in 49055
80 business establishments with 522 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Retail Trade: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49026 — Bloomingdale village, MI (5.4 mi)
- 49079 — Paw Paw village, MI (9.2 mi)
- 49009 — Kalamazoo city, MI (9.3 mi)
- 49078 — Otsego city, MI (9.6 mi)
- 49071 — Mattawan village, MI (10.7 mi)
- 49027 — Breedsville village, MI (10.8 mi)
- 49056 — Breedsville village, MI (10.8 mi)
- 49010 — Allegan city, MI (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 49055
- Gobles, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Van Buren County
- No. 5 of 14: highest median age in Van Buren County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49055 in?
- 49055 is a Gobles, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Gobles; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49055 in?
- 49055 is mostly in Van Buren County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Allegan County.
- What is the population of 49055?
- About 5,941 people (±393), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,211.
- What is the median household income in 49055?
- $62,083 (±$7,877), 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 49055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49026 (5.4 mi, Bloomingdale), 49079 (9.2 mi, Paw Paw), 49009 (9.3 mi, Kalamazoo), 49078 (9.6 mi, Otsego), 49071 (10.7 mi, Mattawan) and 49027 (10.8 mi, Breedsville).
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