| ZIP Code | 49060 |
|---|---|
| City | Hickory Corners |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Barry County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 950 ft |
| Latitude | 42.424345 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.40485 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.9 yrs ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 0.7% ▼ 93% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.9% ▲ 80% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 240 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 107 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 259 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 80 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,327 (65.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,802 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $742/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,144 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,144 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 49060 is located in Hickory Corners, Michigan, within Barry County. With a population of 2,750, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.9 years. Economically, 49060 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,802 is significantly above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $742 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 49060 is primarily White (95.45%). Residents are highly educated — 69.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.7%. Household income has grown by 104% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49060 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 49060 in Hickory Corners, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.