PlainZIP

Walkerville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49459

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

1,351
7/sq mi
$55,806
Median income
$108,300
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walkerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49459 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walkerville, Oceana County, Michigan, home to just 1,351 residents across 195.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49459 reports a modest median household income of $55,806 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,284. Poverty here runs at 20.9%, with unemployment measured at 14.3%. Median home value sits at $108,300 (51% below the state average), median rent at $867 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oceana County, letting you compare 49459 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 →

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 49459, Walkerville, 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

1,351

Population

195.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49459?

42.0

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%

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?

$55,806

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$26,284

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49459 ranks nationally

Walkerville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,806 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

925

Total Housing Units

532

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$108,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 49459, employing approximately 306 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,189,000.

14

Businesses

306

Employees

$16.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%

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 49459 vs 49421 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49421 Hesperia, MI 5,991 9.9 mi

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Pop: 5,991
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Pop: 5,034
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Pop: 2,675
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Related Areas

Oceana County Walkerville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49459 in? ▼
ZIP code 49459 (Walkerville) is located in Oceana County, Michigan. Oceana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oceana-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49459? ▼
ZIP code 49459 in Walkerville, MI has a population of 1,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49459 is $55,806, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49459 is $108,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49459 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49459? ▼
ZIP code 49459 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 306 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49459? ▼
In ZIP code 49459, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 49459? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49459 is 26.6 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 49459? ▼
In ZIP code 49459, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49459 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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