ZIP Code 49070

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Martin · Allegan County · Michigan

Population
2,451

36/sq mi

Median income
$68,750

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,500

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 38.6

Land area
68.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49070 in Martin, Michigan has a population of 2,451. The median household income is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $206,500, 26% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.5 square miles in Martin, Allegan County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,451 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 49070 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49070 sits at $68,750 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,495. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $206,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49070 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 49070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49070.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49070, Martin, 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

2,451

Population

68.5

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49070?

38.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$68,750

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,495

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

899

Total Housing Units

865

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$206,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49070 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 136
2021 +16.6% 159
2022 +23.7% 197
2023 -5.5% 186
2024 +7.2% 199

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 49070, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,767,000.

37

Businesses

258

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 16.2%
Construction 5 13.5%
Manufacturing 5 13.5%
Retail trade 4 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.8%

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 49070 vs 49344 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49344 Shelbyville, MI 3,410 4.2 mi
49080 Plainwell, MI 15,802 6.2 mi
49348 Wayland, MI 12,153 10.1 mi
49078 Otsego, MI 8,902 7.2 mi
49328 Hopkins, MI 3,885 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49070 in?
ZIP code 49070 (Martin) is located in Allegan County, Michigan. Allegan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegan-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49070?
ZIP code 49070 in Martin, MI has a population of 2,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49070?
The median household income in ZIP 49070 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49070?
The median home value in ZIP 49070 is $206,500, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49070 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49070?
ZIP code 49070 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49070 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (5), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49070 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 49070?
In ZIP code 49070, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 49070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49070 is 27.9 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 49070?
In ZIP code 49070, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49070 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Martin, 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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