49079 ZIP Code, Paw Paw, MI
49079 is a ZIP code in Paw Paw, Michigan in Van Buren County. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49071, 49064 and 49065. 13,414 people live here in 5,472 households. With about 161 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $73,333, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Paw Paw, MI
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 13,414
- Median household income: $73,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,414 |
| Households | 5,472 |
| Median household income | $73,333 |
| Income per person | $35,350 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 78.4% |
| Median home value | $234,400 |
| Median rent | $859 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.5% |
| Owned outright | 24.0% |
| Rented | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.5% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 7.0% |
Businesses in 49079
270 business establishments with 3,641 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Construction: 31
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 17
- Manufacturing: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49071 — Mattawan village, MI (6.8 mi)
- 49064 — Lawrence village, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49065 — Lawton village, MI (7.8 mi)
- 49055 — Gobles city, MI (9.2 mi)
- 49026 — Bloomingdale village, MI (9.9 mi)
- 49045 — Decatur village, MI (10.6 mi)
- 49013 — Bangor city, MI (10.7 mi)
- 49027 — Breedsville village, MI (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 49079
- Paw Paw, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 14: highest median household income in Van Buren County
- No. 3 of 14: highest median home value in Van Buren County
- No. 5 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) 49079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49079 in?
- 49079 is a Paw Paw, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Paw Paw; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49079 in?
- 49079 is in Van Buren County.
- What is the population of 49079?
- About 13,414 people (±608), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,766.
- What is the median household income in 49079?
- $73,333 (±$12,803), 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 49079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49071 (6.8 mi, Mattawan), 49064 (7.4 mi, Lawrence), 49065 (7.8 mi, Lawton), 49055 (9.2 mi, Gobles), 49026 (9.9 mi, Bloomingdale) and 49045 (10.6 mi, Decatur).
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