ZIP Code 49013

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Bangor · Van Buren County · Michigan

Population
5,508

36/sq mi

Median income
$55,349

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 36.9

Land area
153.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 49013 in Bangor, Michigan has a population of 5,508. The median household income is $55,349, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $154,400, 44% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49013 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.0 square miles in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,508 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49013 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49013 sits at $55,349 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,532. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $154,400 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49013 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 49013 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49013.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49013, Bangor, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,508

Population

153.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49013?

36.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$55,349

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$24,532

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,203

Total Housing Units

1,942

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$154,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$979

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

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

-7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49013 have decreased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 151
2021 +23.5% 186
2022 +11.8% 208
2023 +27.7% 266
2024 -7.8% 245

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 49013, employing approximately 861 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,538,000.

76

Businesses

861

Employees

$39.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.1%
Manufacturing 10 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.2%
Construction 5 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.6%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49027 Breedsville, MI 161 3.6 mi
49064 Lawrence, MI 3,717 6.6 mi
49056 Grand Junction, MI 4,016 7.1 mi
49057 Hartford, MI 6,795 8.9 mi
49090 South Haven, MI 13,810 9.0 mi
49026 Bloomingdale, MI 2,186 8.8 mi
49098 Watervliet, MI 5,966 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49013 in?
ZIP code 49013 (Bangor) is located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49013?
ZIP code 49013 in Bangor, MI has a population of 5,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49013?
The median household income in ZIP 49013 is $55,349, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49013?
The median home value in ZIP 49013 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49013 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49013?
ZIP code 49013 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49013 are: Retail trade (16), Manufacturing (10), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49013 decreased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 49013?
In ZIP code 49013, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 49013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49013 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49013?
In ZIP code 49013, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49013 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bangor, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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