PlainZIP

Grand Junction, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49056

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

4,016
27/sq mi
$63,438
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49056 covers 146.6 square miles in Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,016 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49056 reports a modest median household income of $63,438 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,276. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Housing costs here run $158,500 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 88.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Van Buren County, letting you compare 49056 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Junction, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49056.

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 49056, Grand Junction, 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

4,016

Population

146.6

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49056?

37.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$63,438

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,276

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49056 ranks nationally

Grand Junction, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,438 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,990

Total Housing Units

1,385

Occupied Units

605

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1977

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

-11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49056 have decreased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 154
2021 +8.3% 166
2022 +16.5% 194
2023 +27.8% 248
2024 -11.3% 220

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 49056, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,212,000.

30

Businesses

177

Employees

$12.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 10.0%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%

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 49056 vs 49027 →

ZIP 49056 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 49056 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 49056 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 49056 ranks #3 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
49027 Breedsville, MI 161 3.8 mi
49450 Pullman, MI 3,302 5.8 mi
49026 Bloomingdale, MI 2,186 5.2 mi
49013 Bangor, MI 5,508 7.1 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
49055 standard
Gobles, MI
Pop: 6,276

Related Areas

Van Buren County Grand Junction, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49056 in? ▼
ZIP code 49056 (Grand Junction) 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 49056? ▼
ZIP code 49056 in Grand Junction, MI has a population of 4,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49056 is $63,438, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49056 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49056 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49056? ▼
ZIP code 49056 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49056 are: Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49056 decreased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 49056? ▼
In ZIP code 49056, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 49056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49056 is 28.3 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 49056? ▼
In ZIP code 49056, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49056 is 20.2% 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.