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 Moderate-density area
- $86,054
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49046 (Delton, MI) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.2 in 2023 to 253.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,984. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,100 (42% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,268.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 49046 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 49046?
55.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$52,984
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49046 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Delton, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,054 Top 22% higher than 78% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,805housing units
3,805
Total Housing Units
2,907
Occupied Units
898
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,100
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49058
Hastings (49058)
19,127 residents
- 49046 7,281
Delton (49046)
7,281 residents
- 49083 6,961
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
- 49060 1,738
Hickory Corners (49060)
1,738 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49046 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49060
Hickory Corners (49060)
$134,861 median income
- 49083
Richland (49083)
$105,496 median income
- 49046
Delton (49046)
$86,054 median income
- 49058
Hastings (49058)
$68,214 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49046, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,281 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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