ZIP Code 49079
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Paw Paw · Van Buren County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,606
- Median income
- $73,333
- Median home value
- $234,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.8%
- Land area
- 215.3 sq mi
63/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Detroit
ZIP code 49079 in Paw Paw, Michigan has a population of 13,606. The median household income is $73,333, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $234,400, 16% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.3 square miles in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,606 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 49079 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49079 sits at $73,333 (0% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,350. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $234,400 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 49079 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 49079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49079.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 49079, Paw Paw, 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
13,606
Population
215.3
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49079?
39.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$73,333
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$35,350
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 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?
6,216
Total Housing Units
5,472
Occupied Units
744
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,400
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$859
Median Rent
1980
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49079 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 187 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 201 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 216 |
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 270 business establishments in ZIP 49079, employing approximately 3,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,468,000.
270
Businesses
3,641
Employees
$160.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 31 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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