ZIP Code 49068
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Marshall · Calhoun County · Michigan
- Population
- 14,646
- Median income
- $80,857
- Median home value
- $214,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.9%
- Land area
- 335.1 sq mi
44/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49068 in Marshall, Michigan has a population of 14,646. The median household income is $80,857, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $214,800, 23% below the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 335.1 square miles in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. The area is home to 14,646 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 49068 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49068 sits at $80,857 (10% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,551. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $214,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 49068 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 49068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49068.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49068?
44.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.1%
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?
$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
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?
6,856
Total Housing Units
6,317
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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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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