Hickory Corners, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49060
Barry County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,738
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $134,861
- Median income Above-median income area
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hickory Corners pairs a top-decile household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49060 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 49060 (Hickory Corners, MI) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.5 in 2023 to 237.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49060 covers 49.0 square miles in Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,738 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49060 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,861 (84% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $129,447. The poverty rate is 0.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 49060 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 49060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickory Corners, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49060.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 49060, Hickory Corners, 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
1,738
Population
49.0
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49060?
51.6
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$134,861
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$129,447
Per Capita Income
0.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49060 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Hickory Corners, 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)
$134,861 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,243housing units
1,243
Total Housing Units
1,051
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347
Median Rent
1984
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
+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 49060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49037
Battle Creek (49037)
22,576 residents
- 49046 7,281
Delton (49046)
7,281 residents
- 49053 7,028
Galesburg (49053)
7,028 residents
- 49083 6,961
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
- 49012 3,339
Augusta (49012)
3,339 residents
- 49060 1,738
Hickory Corners (49060)
1,738 residents
- 49074 149
Nazareth (49074)
149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49060 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49060 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
- 49053
Galesburg (49053)
$85,909 median income
- 49012
Augusta (49012)
$73,125 median income
- 49037 $42,690
Battle Creek (49037)
$42,690 median income
- 49074 $33,750
Nazareth (49074)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49060 ranks the highest of 7 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 49060, 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 (1,738 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 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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