49065 ZIP Code, Lawton, MI
49065 is a ZIP code in Lawton, Michigan in Van Buren County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49071, 49079 and 49067. 7,092 people live here in 2,915 households. With about 158 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $71,447, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lawton, MI
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 7,092
- Median household income: $71,447
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,092 |
| Households | 2,915 |
| Median household income | $71,447 |
| Income per person | $38,456 |
| Median age | 41.9 |
| Homeowners | 84.0% |
| Median home value | $233,100 |
| Median rent | $735 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 12.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 14.6% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.5% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.7% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.7% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 49065
77 business establishments with 890 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 13
- Retail Trade: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Manufacturing: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49071 — Mattawan village, MI (7 mi)
- 49079 — Paw Paw village, MI (7.8 mi)
- 49067 — Marcellus village, MI (8.2 mi)
- 49045 — Decatur village, MI (8.4 mi)
- 49087 — Schoolcraft village, MI (8.6 mi)
- 49064 — Lawrence village, MI (12 mi)
- 49024 — Portage city, MI (12.4 mi)
- 49009 — Kalamazoo city, MI (13.6 mi)
Areas that include 49065
- Lawton, 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 median household income in Van Buren County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median home value in Van Buren County
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Van Buren County
- No. 3 of 14: fastest population growth in Van Buren County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49065, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49065 in?
- 49065 is a Lawton, MI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Lawton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49065 in?
- 49065 is in Van Buren County.
- What is the population of 49065?
- About 7,092 people (±636), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,974.
- What is the median household income in 49065?
- $71,447 (±$5,106), 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 49065?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49065 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49065?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49071 (7 mi, Mattawan), 49079 (7.8 mi, Paw Paw), 49067 (8.2 mi, Marcellus), 49045 (8.4 mi, Decatur), 49087 (8.6 mi, Schoolcraft) and 49064 (12 mi, Lawrence).
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