ZIP Code 49033

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Ceresco · Calhoun County · Michigan

Population
1,760

21/sq mi

Median income
$94,750

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$326,600

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.1%

Median age 51.4

Land area
83.4 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49033 in Ceresco, Michigan has a population of 1,760. The median household income is $94,750, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $326,600, 17% above the US average. 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.4 square miles in Ceresco, Calhoun County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,760 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 49033 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49033 sits at $94,750 (29% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $63,339. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $326,600 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 49033 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 →

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 49033, Ceresco, 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

1,760

Population

83.4

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49033?

51.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$94,750

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$63,339

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

739

Total Housing Units

708

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$326,600

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1976

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

-10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49033 have decreased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 133
2021 +20.0% 160
2022 -7.6% 147
2023 +34.2% 198
2024 -10.8% 176

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 49033, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,396,000.

14

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 21.4%

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 49033 vs 49029 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49029 Burlington, MI 1,606 5.7 mi
49014 Battle Creek, MI 22,127 5.9 mi
49015 Battle Creek, MI 26,782 7.6 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 8.2 mi
49092 Tekonsha, MI 2,187 10.5 mi
49011 Athens, MI 2,285 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49033 in?
ZIP code 49033 (Ceresco) 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 49033?
ZIP code 49033 in Ceresco, MI has a population of 1,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49033?
The median household income in ZIP 49033 is $94,750, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49033?
The median home value in ZIP 49033 is $326,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49033 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49033?
ZIP code 49033 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49033 decreased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 49033?
In ZIP code 49033, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 49033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49033 is 21.5 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 49033?
In ZIP code 49033, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49033 is 2.7% 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 Ceresco, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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