Vermontville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49096
Eaton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,316
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,929
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vermontville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49096 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49096 (Vermontville, MI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.2 in 2023 to 191.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49096 covers 171.8 square miles in Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,316 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49096 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,929 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,500 (14% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $943; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eaton County, so 49096 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49096
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vermontville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49096.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49096, Vermontville, 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
3,316
Population
171.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49096?
35.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$73,929
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,680
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49096 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Vermontville, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,929 Top 40% higher than 60% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,286housing units
1,286
Total Housing Units
1,198
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1974
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49096 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 151 |
| 2022 | +1.4% | 153 |
| 2023 | +17.1% | 179 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 192 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 49096, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,218,000.
47
Businesses
261
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 42.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 49096 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49073
Nashville (49073)
4,951 residents
- 49096
Vermontville (49096)
3,316 residents
- 48890
Sunfield (48890)
2,152 residents
- 48897 1,525
Woodland (48897)
1,525 residents
- 48861 1,522
Mulliken (48861)
1,522 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49096 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49096 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48861
Mulliken (48861)
$89,412 median income
- 48890
Sunfield (48890)
$79,444 median income
- 49096
Vermontville (49096)
$73,929 median income
- 48897
Woodland (48897)
$69,531 median income
- 49073
Nashville (49073)
$67,604 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49096 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49096, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,316 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49096 in?
ZIP code 49096 (Vermontville) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49096?
ZIP code 49096 in Vermontville, MI has a population of 3,316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49096?
The median household income in ZIP 49096 is $73,929, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49096?
The median home value in ZIP 49096 is $188,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49096?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49096 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49096?
ZIP code 49096 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49096?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49096 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49096?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49096 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 49096?
In ZIP code 49096, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 49096?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49096 is 34.9 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 49096?
In ZIP code 49096, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49096?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49096 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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