PlainZIP

Nashville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49073

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

4,951
27/sq mi
$67,604
Median income
$178,500
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49073 covers 180.7 square miles in Nashville, Barry County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,951 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49073 reports a modest median household income of $67,604 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,679. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.9%. The typical home here is valued at $178,500 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $875 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 49073 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49073.

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 49073, Nashville, 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

4,951

Population

180.7

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49073?

39.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$67,604

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,679

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49073 ranks nationally

Nashville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,604 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,003

Total Housing Units

1,904

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$178,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1971

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49073 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.3% 133
2021 +18.5% 158
2022 +8.8% 172
2023 +23.8% 212
2024 -3.2% 206

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 49073, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,929,000.

56

Businesses

409

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 17.9%
Retail trade 9 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.5%
Construction 6 10.7%
Finance and insurance 4 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.4%

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 49073 vs 48897 →

ZIP 49073 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 49073 ranks #2 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 49073 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 49073 ranks #5 of 5 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
48897 Woodland, MI 1,525 9.0 mi
49096 Vermontville, MI 3,316 6.8 mi
49021 Bellevue, MI 6,182 8.6 mi
49050 Dowling, MI 1,557 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

49058 standard
Hastings, MI
Pop: 19,127
49333 standard
Middleville, MI
Pop: 11,191
49046 standard
Delton, MI
Pop: 7,281
49060 standard
Hickory Corners, MI
Pop: 1,738
49050 standard
Dowling, MI
Pop: 1,557
48897 standard
Woodland, MI
Pop: 1,525

Related Areas

Barry County Nashville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49073 in? ▼
ZIP code 49073 (Nashville) is located in Barry County, Michigan. Barry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barry-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49073? ▼
ZIP code 49073 in Nashville, MI has a population of 4,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49073 is $67,604, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49073 is $178,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49073 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49073? ▼
ZIP code 49073 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49073 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49073 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 49073? ▼
In ZIP code 49073, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 49073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49073 is 29.6 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 49073? ▼
In ZIP code 49073, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49073 is 15.0% 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.