PlainZIP

Gobles, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49055

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

6,276
41/sq mi
$62,083
Median income
$163,600
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gobles, Van Buren County, Michigan, home to 6,276 residents across 152.3 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49055 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,640. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $163,600 (26% below the state average), median rent at $888 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 49055 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 49055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gobles, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49055.

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 49055, Gobles, 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

6,276

Population

152.3

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49055?

44.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$62,083

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$32,640

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49055 ranks nationally

Gobles, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,060

Total Housing Units

2,478

Occupied Units

582

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$163,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$888

Median Rent

1982

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49055 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 153
2021 +9.6% 168
2022 +16.0% 195
2023 +11.7% 217
2024 -0.8% 216

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 49055, employing approximately 522 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,045,000.

80

Businesses

522

Employees

$17.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 22.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.8%
Retail trade 10 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 6.3%
Manufacturing 4 5.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.8%

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 49055 vs 49026 →

ZIP 49055 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 49055 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 49055 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 49055 ranks #5 of 5 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
49026 Bloomingdale, MI 2,186 5.7 mi
49079 Paw Paw, MI 13,606 9.4 mi
49071 Mattawan, MI 9,174 10.5 mi
49078 Otsego, MI 8,902 9.2 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
49045 standard
Decatur, MI
Pop: 5,598

Related Areas

Van Buren County Gobles, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49055 in? ▼
ZIP code 49055 (Gobles) 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 49055? ▼
ZIP code 49055 in Gobles, MI has a population of 6,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49055 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49055 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49055 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49055? ▼
ZIP code 49055 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49055 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49055 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 49055? ▼
In ZIP code 49055, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 49055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49055 is 29.8 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 49055? ▼
In ZIP code 49055, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49055 is 14.9% 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.