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 Moderate-density area
- $62,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gobles pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,640. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,600 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $888; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 49055 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 49055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gobles, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49055.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49055?
44.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$62,083
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$32,640
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49055 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Gobles, 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)
$62,083 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
3,060housing units
3,060
Total Housing Units
2,478
Occupied Units
582
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49079
Paw Paw (49079)
13,606 residents
- 49071
Mattawan (49071)
9,174 residents
- 49078
Otsego (49078)
8,902 residents
- 49055
Gobles (49055)
6,276 residents
- 49026 2,186
Bloomingdale (49026)
2,186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49055 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49071
Mattawan (49071)
$108,629 median income
- 49078
Otsego (49078)
$77,778 median income
- 49079
Paw Paw (49079)
$73,333 median income
- 49026
Bloomingdale (49026)
$68,203 median income
- 49055
Gobles (49055)
$62,083 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49055, 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 (6,276 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 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.
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