| ZIP Code | 49224 |
|---|---|
| City | Albion |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 42.279617 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.746876 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.0 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.9% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.2% ▲ 150% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,900 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 892 (13%) |
| Associates | 1,088 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 568 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,347 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,552 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,800 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $846/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,277 |
| Vacant Units | 908 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,277 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 908 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 49224 is located in Albion, Michigan, within Calhoun County. With a population of 13,309, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32 years. Economically, 49224 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,552 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49224 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $846 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 49224 is majority White (69.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49224 stands at 12.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49224 in Albion, MI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,309 residents, a median household income of $52,552, and a median home value of $119,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.