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Bangor, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49013

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

5,508
36/sq mi
$55,349
Median income
$154,400
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bangor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49013 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, home to 5,508 residents across 153.0 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49013 reports a modest median household income of $55,349 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,532. Poverty here runs at 23.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $154,400 (30% below the state average), median rent at $979 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 49013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bangor, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,508

Population

153.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 49013 ranks nationally

Bangor, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,349 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 49013 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 49013 ranks #4 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 49013 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 49013 ranks #7 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Van Buren County

49090 standard
South Haven, MI
Pop: 13,810
49079 standard
Paw Paw, MI
Pop: 13,606
49071 standard
Mattawan, MI
Pop: 9,174
49057 standard
Hartford, MI
Pop: 6,795
49065 standard
Lawton, MI
Pop: 6,662
49055 standard
Gobles, MI
Pop: 6,276

Related Areas

Van Buren County Bangor, MI Michigan

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.

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