PlainZIP

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
$73,929
Median income
$188,500
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. Housing costs here run $188,500 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $943 a month; 90.1% of 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Eaton County, letting you compare 49096 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vermontville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49096.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49096?

35.8

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
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?

$73,929

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$32,680

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49096 ranks nationally

Vermontville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,929 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,286

Total Housing Units

1,198

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$188,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49096 vs 49073 →

ZIP 49096 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 49096 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 49096 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 49096 ranks #3 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
49073 Nashville, MI 4,951 6.8 mi
48890 Sunfield, MI 2,152 9.2 mi
48897 Woodland, MI 1,525 7.4 mi
48861 Mulliken, MI 1,522 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836

Related Areas

Eaton County Vermontville, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.