Lawton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49065
Van Buren County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,662
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,447
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49065 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 49065 (Lawton, MI) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 221.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan, home to 6,662 residents across 112.3 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,447 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,456. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,100 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $735; 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 49065 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 49065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49065.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 49065, Lawton, 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
6,662
Population
112.3
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49065?
41.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$71,447
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,456
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49065 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Lawton, 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)
$71,447 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
3,506housing units
3,506
Total Housing Units
2,915
Occupied Units
591
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,100
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$735
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49065 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8% | 144 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 164 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 183 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 222 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 49065, employing approximately 890 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,450,000.
77
Businesses
890
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.2% |
| Information | 3 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 49065 vs 49071 →
ZIP 49065 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
- 49065
Lawton (49065)
6,662 residents
- 49067 4,522
Marcellus (49067)
4,522 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49065 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49065 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
- 49067
Marcellus (49067)
$74,583 median income
- 49079
Paw Paw (49079)
$73,333 median income
- 49065
Lawton (49065)
$71,447 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49065 ranks #4 of 4 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 49065, 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 (6,662 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 49065 in?
ZIP code 49065 (Lawton) 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 49065?
ZIP code 49065 in Lawton, MI has a population of 6,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49065?
The median household income in ZIP 49065 is $71,447, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49065?
The median home value in ZIP 49065 is $233,100, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49065 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49065?
ZIP code 49065 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49065 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49065?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49065 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 49065?
In ZIP code 49065, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 49065?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49065 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49065?
In ZIP code 49065, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49065 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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