PlainZIP

Union City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49094

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

4,104
28/sq mi
$65,404
Median income
$143,800
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Union City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49094 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49094 covers 148.2 square miles in Union City, Branch County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,104 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49094 reports a modest median household income of $65,404 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,637. Local economic indicators show a 13.9% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $143,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Branch County, so you can benchmark 49094 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49094

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49094.

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 49094, Union City, 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

4,104

Population

148.2

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49094?

36.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$65,404

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$28,637

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49094 ranks nationally

Union City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,404 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,708

Total Housing Units

1,423

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$143,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1962

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

+22.6%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49094 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 141
2021 +4.2% 146
2022 +35.0% 198
2023 -1.4% 195
2024 +22.6% 239

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 49094, employing approximately 535 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,345,000.

59

Businesses

535

Employees

$27.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Construction 7 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.9%
Manufacturing 5 8.5%
Finance and insurance 5 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%

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 49094 vs 49029 →

ZIP 49094 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 49094 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 49094 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 49094 ranks #4 of 7 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
49029 Burlington, MI 1,606 6.7 mi
49089 Sherwood, MI 1,875 6.9 mi
49011 Athens, MI 2,285 6.9 mi
49092 Tekonsha, MI 2,187 8.0 mi
49036 Coldwater, MI 24,868 11.0 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Branch County

49036 standard
Coldwater, MI
Pop: 24,868
49082 standard
Quincy, MI
Pop: 6,579
49028 standard
Bronson, MI
Pop: 6,387
49255 standard
Montgomery, MI
Pop: 1,939
49089 standard
Sherwood, MI
Pop: 1,875

Related Areas

Branch County Union City, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49094 in? ▼
ZIP code 49094 (Union City) is located in Branch County, Michigan. Branch County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/branch-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49094? ▼
ZIP code 49094 in Union City, MI has a population of 4,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49094? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49094 is $65,404, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49094? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49094 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49094? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49094 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49094? ▼
ZIP code 49094 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49094? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49094 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49094? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49094 increased by 22.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 49094? ▼
In ZIP code 49094, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 49094? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49094 is 27.6 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 49094? ▼
In ZIP code 49094, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49094? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49094 is 13.9% 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.