The 49259 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Munith in Michigan in Jackson County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,116. The 49259 ZIP Code has a median age of 47.1 years, and 26.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $55,057. In this Michigan region, an estimated 88.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,923.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49259 is $55,057, while the region's mean household income is $63,791. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,923. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49259 of $27,923 is approximately 11.95% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 11.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately15.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 49259 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.6% of 49259 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49259, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 49259 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49259 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Some other race (1.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49259 are older than average. The median age of 47.1 years in ZIP Code 49259 is approximately 23.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 49259 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 49259 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 49259, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49259, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
In ZIP Code 49259, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.7% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49259 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49259 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.1% of adults 18 and older in this Jackson County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49259 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.9% of those 18 and above in 49259 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49259 include obesity (35.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| Current smoking | 19.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.5% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49259 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49259 | 13.71¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49259 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.27 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49259, 56.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.8 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49259 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 49259 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.0% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |