ZIP Code 49130
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Union · Cass County · Michigan
- Population
- 1,659
- Median income
- $76,667
- Median home value
- $341,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 31.2 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49130 in Union, Michigan has a population of 1,659. The median household income is $76,667, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $341,900, 23% above the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49130 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.2 square miles in Union, Cass County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,659 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 49130 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49130 sits at $76,667 (5% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,217. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $341,900 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $742 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49130 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 49130 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 49130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49130.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49130, Union, 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
1,659
Population
31.2
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49130?
48.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$76,667
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$46,217
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 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?
759
Total Housing Units
556
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,900
Median Home Value
+56% vs state
$742
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
+25.7%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49130 have increased 25.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.1% | 172 |
| 2020 | +8.7% | 187 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 205 |
| 2022 | +25.7% | 257 |
| 2024 | — | 274 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 49130, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,802,000.
34
Businesses
249
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.8% |
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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