| ZIP Code | 49079 |
|---|---|
| City | Paw Paw |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 754 ft |
| Latitude | 42.240155 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.908075 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26159 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,610 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 1,366 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,411 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 965 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,150 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,119 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,600 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $841/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,019 |
| Vacant Units | 723 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,019 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 723 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 49079 is located in Paw Paw, Michigan, within Van Buren County. With a population of 13,364, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 49079 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,119 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49079 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $214,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $841 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 49079 is primarily White (84.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49079 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 49079 in Paw Paw, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,364 residents, a median household income of $72,119, and a median home value of $214,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.