PlainZIP

Lawrence, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49064

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

3,717
32/sq mi
$68,607
Median income
$171,500
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49064 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49064 covers 117.6 square miles in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,717 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49064 reports a modest median household income of $68,607 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,595. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $171,500 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $618 monthly, and 78.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 49064 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 49064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49064.

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 49064, Lawrence, 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

3,717

Population

117.6

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49064?

41.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$68,607

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,595

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49064 ranks nationally

Lawrence, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,607 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,699

Total Housing Units

1,469

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$171,500

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$618

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49064 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 156
2021 +4.9% 164
2022 +29.8% 213
2023 +2.1% 217
2024 +11.2% 242

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 49064, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,880,000.

42

Businesses

404

Employees

$18.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 19.1%
Construction 7 16.7%
Manufacturing 5 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.1%

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 49064 vs 49013 →

ZIP 49064 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 49064 ranks #5 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 49064 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 49064 ranks #3 of 6 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
49013 Bangor, MI 5,508 6.6 mi
49027 Breedsville, MI 161 8.8 mi
49057 Hartford, MI 6,795 6.4 mi
49079 Paw Paw, MI 13,606 7.3 mi
49045 Decatur, MI 5,598 8.4 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 Lawrence, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49064 in? ▼
ZIP code 49064 (Lawrence) 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 49064? ▼
ZIP code 49064 in Lawrence, MI has a population of 3,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49064? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49064 is $68,607, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49064? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49064 is $171,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49064? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49064 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49064? ▼
ZIP code 49064 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49064? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49064 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49064? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49064 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 49064? ▼
In ZIP code 49064, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 49064? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49064 is 33.7 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 49064? ▼
In ZIP code 49064, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49064? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49064 is 18.6% 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.