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Athens, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49011

Calhoun County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,285
27/sq mi
$59,722
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athens pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49011 covers 83.7 square miles in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,285 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49011 reports a modest median household income of $59,722 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,555. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Housing costs here run $158,600 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,057 a month; 84.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 49011 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49011.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49011, Athens, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,285

Population

83.7

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49011?

50.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,722

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$36,555

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49011 ranks nationally

Athens, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,722 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,056

Total Housing Units

926

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$158,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,057

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.8%

YoY Change (2023)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49011 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.6% 127
2020 +8.1% 137
2021 +16.6% 160
2022 +15.0% 184
2023 +10.8% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 49011, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,827,000.

30

Businesses

163

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.7%
Construction 4 13.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49011 vs 49051 →

ZIP 49011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49011 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49011 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 5.5 mi
49052 Fulton, MI 975 5.1 mi
49089 Sherwood, MI 1,875 7.0 mi
49094 Union City, MI 4,104 6.9 mi
49029 Burlington, MI 1,606 7.2 mi
49066 Leonidas, MI 722 8.1 mi
49034 Climax, MI 2,389 10.5 mi
49040 Colon, MI 3,388 11.2 mi
49033 Ceresco, MI 1,760 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49015 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 26,782
49037 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,576
49014 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,127
49017 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 20,785
49068 standard
Marshall, MI
Pop: 14,646
49224 standard
Albion, MI
Pop: 14,224

Related Areas

Calhoun County Athens, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49011 in? ▼
ZIP code 49011 (Athens) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49011? ▼
ZIP code 49011 in Athens, MI has a population of 2,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49011 is $59,722, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49011 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49011 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49011? ▼
ZIP code 49011 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49011 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49011 increased by 10.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49011? ▼
In ZIP code 49011, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49011 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49011? ▼
In ZIP code 49011, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49011 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.