ZIP Code 49060

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Hickory Corners · Barry County · Michigan

Population
1,738

36/sq mi

Median income
$134,861

▲ 77% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
69.3%

Median age 51.6

Land area
49.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 49060 in Hickory Corners, Michigan has a population of 1,738. The median household income is $134,861, which is 77% above the national average. 69.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49060 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.0 square miles in Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,738 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49060 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49060 sits at $134,861 (84% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $129,447. The poverty rate stands at 0.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $347 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49060 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barry County, so you can benchmark 49060 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49060.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49060, Hickory Corners, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,738

Population

49.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49060?

51.6

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$134,861

Median Household Income

+84% vs state

$129,447

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,243

Total Housing Units

1,051

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$347

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49060 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 150
2021 +7.7% 161
2022 +28.4% 207
2023 +6.4% 220
2024 +7.8% 238

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 17 business establishments in ZIP 49060, employing approximately 241 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,121,000.

17

Businesses

241

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 17.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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 49060 vs 49046 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49046 Delton, MI 7,281 5.9 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 5.2 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 4.7 mi
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 9.6 mi
49037 Battle Creek, MI 22,576 9.9 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49060 in?
ZIP code 49060 (Hickory Corners) 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 49060?
ZIP code 49060 in Hickory Corners, MI has a population of 1,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49060?
The median household income in ZIP 49060 is $134,861, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49060 is White at 96.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49060?
ZIP code 49060 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49060 are: Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49060?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49060 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 49060?
In ZIP code 49060, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.3% 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 49060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49060 is 26.4 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 49060?
In ZIP code 49060, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49060 is 0.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hickory Corners, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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