City

Paw Paw, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥13,364Population
💰$72,119Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$214,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Black2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,610 (30.3%)
Some College1,366 (15.9%)
Associates1,411 (16.4%)
Bachelors965 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree2,150 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,119 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units6,019
Vacant Units723

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Paw Paw, MI

Paw Paw is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,364 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Paw Paw is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,119 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Paw Paw is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paw Paw is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.94%).

Paw Paw, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Paw Paw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49079 13,364 $72,119 $214,600 $841 3.7% 36.2% 77.6%