PlainZIP

Bellevue, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49021

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

6,182
26/sq mi
$82,959
Median income
$184,400
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan, home to 6,182 residents across 237.8 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,959 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,644. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $184,400 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,045 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49021, plus 6 more within Eaton County, give a clearer read than the 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 49021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellevue, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49021.

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 49021, Bellevue, 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

6,182

Population

237.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49021?

41.5

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$82,959

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,644

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49021 ranks nationally

Bellevue, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,959 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,583

Total Housing Units

2,424

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$184,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1969

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49021 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 134
2021 +15.0% 154
2022 +20.0% 184
2023 +1.0% 186
2024 +8.5% 202

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 49021, employing approximately 303 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,881,000.

61

Businesses

303

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 21.3%
Retail trade 8 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.1%
Manufacturing 5 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.9%

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 49021 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 49021 ranks #3 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 49021 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 49021 ranks the highest of 4 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
49073 Nashville, MI 4,951 8.6 mi
49014 Battle Creek, MI 22,127 10.5 mi
49017 Battle Creek, MI 20,785 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836
49076 standard
Olivet, MI
Pop: 4,589

Related Areas

Eaton County Bellevue, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49021 in? ▼
ZIP code 49021 (Bellevue) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49021? ▼
ZIP code 49021 in Bellevue, MI has a population of 6,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49021 is $82,959, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49021 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49021 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49021? ▼
ZIP code 49021 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49021 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49021 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 49021? ▼
In ZIP code 49021, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 49021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49021 is 34.8 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 49021? ▼
In ZIP code 49021, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49021 is 10.5% 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.