PlainZIP

Delton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49046

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

7,281
36/sq mi
$86,054
Median income
$312,100
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delton, Barry County, Michigan, home to 7,281 residents across 204.5 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,054 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,984. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $312,100 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,268 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barry County, so you can benchmark 49046 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 49046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49046.

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 49046, Delton, 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

7,281

Population

204.5

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49046?

55.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$86,054

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$52,984

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49046 ranks nationally

Delton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,054 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,805

Total Housing Units

2,907

Occupied Units

898

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$312,100

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,268

Median Rent

1972

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49046 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 153
2021 +11.1% 170
2022 +15.1% 196
2023 +12.6% 220
2024 +15.1% 253

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 49046, employing approximately 496 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,926,000.

97

Businesses

496

Employees

$19.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 15.5%
Construction 14 14.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.3%
Retail trade 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 6 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.1%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%

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 49046 vs 49060 →

ZIP 49046 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 49046 ranks #2 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 49046 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 49046 ranks #3 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
49060 Hickory Corners, MI 1,738 5.9 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 9.8 mi
49058 Hastings, MI 19,127 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

49058 standard
Hastings, MI
Pop: 19,127
49333 standard
Middleville, MI
Pop: 11,191
49073 standard
Nashville, MI
Pop: 4,951
49060 standard
Hickory Corners, MI
Pop: 1,738
49050 standard
Dowling, MI
Pop: 1,557
48897 standard
Woodland, MI
Pop: 1,525

Related Areas

Barry County Delton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49046 in? ▼
ZIP code 49046 (Delton) is located in Barry County, Michigan. Barry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barry-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49046? ▼
ZIP code 49046 in Delton, MI has a population of 7,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49046 is $86,054, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49046 is $312,100, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49046 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49046? ▼
ZIP code 49046 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49046 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49046 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 49046? ▼
In ZIP code 49046, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 49046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49046 is 32.0 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 49046? ▼
In ZIP code 49046, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49046 is 7.4% 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.