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Marshall, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49068

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

14,646
44/sq mi
$80,857
Median income
$214,800
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, home to 14,646 residents across 335.1 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,857 (10% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,551. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $214,800 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,033 monthly, and 77.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49068, plus 6 more within Calhoun County, give a clearer read than the 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 49068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshall, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49068.

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 49068, Marshall, 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

14,646

Population

335.1

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49068?

44.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$80,857

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$46,551

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49068 ranks nationally

Marshall, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,857 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,856

Total Housing Units

6,317

Occupied Units

539

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$214,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,033

Median Rent

1965

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49068 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 129
2021 +9.4% 141
2022 +12.2% 158
2023 +7.8% 170
2024 +6.7% 182

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 449 business establishments in ZIP 49068, employing approximately 5,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,880,000.

449

Businesses

5,775

Employees

$275.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 60 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 60 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 51 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 8.9%
Finance and insurance 38 8.5%
Manufacturing 29 6.5%
Construction 28 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 19 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.0%
Wholesale trade 17 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.2%
Information 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 49068 vs 49245 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49245 Homer, MI 4,845 11.4 mi

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Related Areas

Calhoun County Marshall, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49068 in? ▼
ZIP code 49068 (Marshall) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49068? ▼
ZIP code 49068 in Marshall, MI has a population of 14,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49068 is $80,857, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49068 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49068 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49068? ▼
ZIP code 49068 has 449 business establishments employing approximately 5,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49068 are: Retail trade (60), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49068 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 49068? ▼
In ZIP code 49068, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 49068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49068 is 21.1 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 49068? ▼
In ZIP code 49068, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49068 is 7.2% 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.